Holding steady, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Jozef since 1914
Babies named Jozef per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 237 |
| 2000s | 348 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Jozef is a Slovak and Polish form of Joseph, recorded in the United States since at least 1914. Its peak year of usage in the U.S. was 2005, and it has remained stable in popularity since then. In 2025, it ranked 5,399 with a frequency of 1 in 100,475 births. The name is most common in Illinois. Jozef offers a distinctive spelling of a classic biblical name, appealing to families with Central European heritage. It provides a strong, traditional option that is easily recognized yet uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Jozef is the Slovak and Polish form of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add.' The name appears in the Old Testament as Jacob's favored son and in the New Testament as the earthly father of Jesus. In Slovakia and Poland, Jozef has been a traditional name, often borne by kings and saints, and remains a classic choice.
Where Jozef is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jozo, Jozko
Sibling names for Jozef
Names that share Jozef's style, for a brother or sister.
