Holding steady.
Popularity of Joseff since 1987
Babies named Joseff per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joseff is a variant spelling of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God will add.' In the United States, Joseff has never been common. According to Social Security Administration data, the name first appeared in records in 1987. Its peak usage occurred in 2003, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in usage over recent decades, with no significant upward or downward trends. While Joseph has been a perennial favorite, Joseff remains a rare and distinctive alternative.
Joseff is a variant spelling of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add.' The name Joseph appears in the Old Testament as the favored son of Jacob, and in the New Testament as the husband of Mary. It has been widely used across Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, with numerous variants in different languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joe, Joey
Sibling names for Joseff
Names that share Joseff's style, for a brother or sister.
