Rising since 2019, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jospeh since 1912
Babies named Jospeh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 241 |
| 1980s | 527 |
| 1990s | 273 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Jospeh is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Joseph. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, but it has never been common. Its peak year was 1988, yet even then it remained infrequent. Since 2019, its trajectory has been rising, though it remains well outside the top 1,000. The standard spelling Joseph has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the U.S., but the variant Jospeh is exceedingly rare, with zero top states recording notable usage. This spelling likely arises from a simple transposition of letters in Joseph, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive look.
Jospeh is a variant spelling of the biblical name Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'he will add' or 'may he add.' The spelling Jospeh likely arose as a typographical or regional variant. In English-speaking countries, the name Joseph has been in continuous use since the Middle Ages, while the variant Jospeh remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joe, Joey, Joss
Sibling names for Jospeh
Names that share Jospeh's style, for a brother or sister.
