Yosef
Borrowed from Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yoséf), equivalent to Joseph.
Every Yosef since 1951 — 10,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yosef
Yosef is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #665 in 2025 with 413 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 10,612 American babies have been named Yosef. Its peak came in 2024, when 470 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yosef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yosef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 413 | #665 |
| 2024 | 470 | #606 |
| 2023 | 454 | #618 |
| 2022 | 421 | #655 |
| 2021 | 410 | #663 |
| 2020 | 379 | #679 |
| 2019 | 394 | #668 |
| 2018 | 356 | #686 |
| 2017 | 377 | #674 |
| 2016 | 370 | #680 |
| 2015 | 353 | #709 |
| 2014 | 362 | #691 |
| 2013 | 356 | #678 |
| 2012 | 346 | #689 |
| 2011 | 301 | #753 |
| 2010 | 287 | #778 |
| 2009 | 306 | #750 |
| 2008 | 238 | #885 |
| 2007 | 261 | #824 |
| 2006 | 234 | #858 |
| 2005 | 253 | #779 |
| 2004 | 213 | #837 |
| 2003 | 179 | #923 |
| 2002 | 201 | #831 |
| 2001 | 166 | #940 |
| 2000 | 143 | #1,024 |
| 1995 | 99 | #1,158 |
| 1990 | 94 | #1,110 |
| 1985 | 78 | #1,049 |
| 1980 | 43 | #1,474 |
| 1975 | 39 | #1,427 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,397 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,535 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,533 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,761 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yosef mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yoséf), equivalent to Joseph.
How popular is the name Yosef in 2025?
Yosef ranked #665 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 413 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yosef?
10,612 babies have been named Yosef in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yosef most popular?
Yosef peaked in 2024, when 470 newborns received the name.
Is Yosef a boy or girl name?
Yosef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yosef rising or falling?
Yosef is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.