Josephus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Josephus means 'may he add' or 'he will increase' and is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Josephus
Josephus is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'may he add' or 'he will increase'. Josephus is most commonly associated with the biblical figure Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel. In the Bible, Joseph is known for his coat of many colors and his role as a powerful ruler in Egypt. The name Josephus has historical significance, as it was also the name of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who lived in the 1st century AD.
Popularity of the Name Josephus
The popularity for the name Josephus peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 28 births, which ranked number 2,940 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Josephus had the most male births in 1923 with 28, which ranked number 1,385 out of 4,904 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Josephus
- 20 Year Trend of Josephus: -100.00%
Popularity of Josephus by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Josephus. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Josephus in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Josephus is a great pick!
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