Holding steady, #1,459 for boys today.
Popularity of Giuseppe since 1905
Babies named Giuseppe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 181 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 60 |
| 1960s | 462 |
| 1970s | 1,053 |
| 1980s | 901 |
| 1990s | 873 |
| 2000s | 989 |
| 2010s | 1,043 |
| 2020s | 630 |
Meaning & origin
Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph, has been recorded in the U.S. Social Security data since 1905. Its popularity peaked in 1975, reflecting strong Italian-American cultural ties during the mid-20th century. In 2025, the name ranked 1,459, with a 1-in-14,001 frequency among newborn boys, showing a stable trajectory. The name is most common in states with historically large Italian-American populations, including Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. While never rising to the very top of the charts, Giuseppe remains a classic choice that honors heritage without feeling dated.
Giuseppe is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning 'He will add' or 'God will add.' In the Old Testament, Joseph was the favored son of Jacob and a key figure in the Israelites' journey to Egypt. The name spread widely through Christian veneration of Saint Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary. In Italy, Giuseppe has been a classic given name for centuries, particularly strong in southern regions and among Catholic families.
Where Giuseppe is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giuseppe” around the world
Where Giuseppe lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peppe, Peppino, Beppe, Pino
Variants: Gioseppe, Giuseppe
Sibling names for Giuseppe
Names that share Giuseppe's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maria, Anna, Francesca, Giovanna, Elena, Carmela, Carmella, Concetta, Filomena, Rosina, Santina, Andreana, Antonetta, Antonietta, Assunta, Carmelina, Domenica, Francina, Michelina, Rosaria, Vincenza, Antoinetta, Betina, Carmie, Congetta, Epifania, Gaetana, Giuseppina, Michella, Pasqualina, Rozetta, Concettina, Mariateresa, Marletta, Salvatrice, Seferina
Brothers: Giovanni, Antonio, Francesco, Luigi, Michele, Carmine, Gaetano, Gino, Mariano, Pasquale, Rocco, Salvadore, Salvatore, Vincenzo, Vito, Antonino, Bernardino, Fabio, Juventino, Massimo, Alphonza, Aniello, Bartolo, Benedetto, Biagio, Emidio, Fortunato, Calogero, Onofrio, Sabatino, Serafino, Veto, Filomeno, Carmino, Liberato, Severino
