Boy · #598 in 2026

Yosef

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

Yosef is a Hebrew male name derived from the Biblical character Joseph. The name can also consist of the Hebrew yadah meaning "praise", "fame" and the word asaf. It is the Hebrew equivalent of the Arabic name Yusuf and the source of the English name Joseph.

Current Rank

#598

Peak Rank

#598 (2026)

Total Babies

11K

5-Yr Trend

+20%

1951

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#598

Peak Rank

11K

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Yosef

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Yosef

Yosef first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 485 Yosefs were born — ranking #598 that year. As of 2026, Yosef ranks #598 for baby boys with 485 births, rising sharply (+20% over the past five years). In total, more than 11K Yosefs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Yosef

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yosef

What does the name Yosef mean?

How popular is Yosef in 2026?

In 2026, Yosef ranks #598 among boys' names in the U.S., with 485 babies given the name that year.

When was Yosef most popular?

Yosef reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #598 that year with 485 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yosef most popular?

Yosef has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yosef.

Is Yosef a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yosef?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yosef include Woody, Marlyn, Oral. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yosef

Yosef is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 11K births in the dataset. Yosef's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #598. Use the chart and map above to compare Yosef'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.