Josef Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Josef means 'God will add' or 'to add'.
Meaning of the Name Josef
Josef is a variant of the name Joseph, which has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'to add'. In the Bible, Josef was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Rachel. The name Joseph is frequently used in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. It is a popular name around the world, with variations in different languages.
Popularity of the Name Josef
The popularity for the name Josef peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 220 births, which ranked number 1,682 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Josef had the most male births in 1999 with 220, which ranked number 737 out of 11,611 male names. The number of births for the name Josef has declined sharply over the last ten years from 95 births to 57 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among males, Josef has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 95 births to 57 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Josef
- 20 Year Trend of Josef: -70.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Josef: -40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Josef: -40.00%
Popularity of Josef by State
For males, Josef was most popular in Northeastern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Josef. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Josef
- Total Births of Josef: 54 (-4.98%)
- Male Births of Josef: 54 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Josef over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 54 births in 2024. Male births for Josef have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 54 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.