Holding steady, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Yoseph since 1975
Babies named Yoseph per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 179 |
| 2000s | 284 |
| 2010s | 251 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Yoseph is a variant spelling of Joseph, a name of profound biblical importance. In the U.S., Yoseph was first recorded in 1975 and peaked in popularity in 2005. As of 2025, it ranks 4,857, with roughly 1 in 85,404 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent years. Its highest concentration in the United States is in New York, reflecting communities with strong ties to the Hebrew original and Ethiopian Jewish heritage.
Yoseph is a variant of Joseph, from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add' or 'God will increase.' It appears in the Old Testament as the son of Jacob and Rachel. The spelling Yoseph reflects a more direct transliteration of the Hebrew original and is common among Ethiopian Jews and in Rastafarian communities.
Where Yoseph is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yossi, Yo, Seph
Sibling names for Yoseph
Names that share Yoseph's style, for a brother or sister.
