Holding steady.
Popularity of Joseh since 1954
Babies named Joseh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joseh is a rare spelling variant of the ancient name Joseph. While Joseph has consistently been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States, ranking in the top 20 for over a century, Joseh has never achieved that level of usage. According to Social Security data, Joseh was first recorded in 1954, and its peak year was 1986, when about five boys received the name per million births. Since then, usage has remained extremely low but stable, never appearing in the national top 1,000. The name is essentially a phonetic respelling that strips the 'ph' for a simpler 'h', likely chosen by parents seeking a distinctive take on a classic. No single state recorded enough births to list Joseh in its top names, indicating its rarity is nationwide.
Joseh is a respelled variant of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף) meaning 'He will add'. Joseph is a prominent biblical figure, the son of Jacob and Rachel, whose story in the Book of Genesis has made the name widely used across Christian and Jewish cultures. The spelling Joseh likely arose as a simplified or phonetic form, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joe, Joey
Sibling names for Joseh
Names that share Joseh's style, for a brother or sister.
