Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Josel

Name: Popularity of the name Josel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Josel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#5,823 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2012

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#5823

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Josel

Josel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 8 Josels were born — ranking #5,823 that year. As of 2026, Josel ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 76 Josels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Josel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Josel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jazel
Jazelle
Joel
Jostle
Jessel
Justle
Jossle
Chisel
Shizzle
Hosel
Joelle
Jewel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Josel

What does the name Josel mean?

Josel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Josel in 2026?

In 2026, Josel ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Josel most popular?

Josel reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #5,823 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Josel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Josel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Josel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Josel include Simmon, Demetrous, Tyshan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Josel

Josel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 76 births in the dataset. Josel's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #5,823. Use the chart and map above to compare Josel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.