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  JOSEPH

The meaning of the unisex name Joseph is GOD ADDS - HEBREW MEANING

Details on JOSEPH:

Gender:
Unisex
Meaning(s):
God will increase
Popularity for Boy:
44th in the USA (top 1%)
Popularity for Girl:
15,602nd in the USA (bottom 0%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

7,223 births
JOSEPH as a BOY in 2024
12 births
JOSEPH as a GIRL in 2023

The meaning(s) of JOSEPH:

The name Joseph is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Joseph is: Increase; addition.
Biblical meaning
The name Joseph is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Joseph is: Increase; addition.
American meaning
The name Joseph is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Joseph is: May Jehovah add/give increase.St Joseph of Arimathea undertook the burial of Jesus (in Holy Grail lore).In the bible Joseph was sold by his brothers into slavery and later rose to become a supreme power in Egypt. Also Jesus' legal father.
Hebrew meaning

USA SSA birth(s) for JOSEPH:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name JOSEPH

 JOSEPH as a boy

YearBoy Births
20247223 births
20237268 births
20227828 births
20218155 births
20208479 births
20199174 births
20189677 births
201710360 births
201610892 births
201511471 births
201412106 births
201312231 births
201212553 births
201112964 births
201013825 births
200914914 births

 JOSEPH as a girl

YearGirl Births
202312 births
20229 births
20218 births
20209 births
201916 births
201815 births
201719 births
201612 births
201511 births
20146 births
201320 births
201216 births
201123 births
201016 births
200920 births
200830 births

About the name JOSEPH

Joseph, a name steeped in history and rich with meaning, originates from the Hebrew name Yosef, which translates to "He will add." This profound significance evokes notions of growth, abundance, and the continuation of legacy. Revered across diverse cultures, Joseph finds a home in many languages—José in Spanish, Giuseppe in Italian, and Josef in German—each variation carrying the warmth of familial love and tradition. The name has roots in biblical narratives, most notably as the beloved son of Jacob and the steadfast husband of Mary, imbuing it with a sense of strength, faith, and resilience. Across the globe, Joseph is embraced in countries such as the United States, Mexico, Italy, and Poland, cherished by families for its timeless appeal and versatility. Often associated with qualities of kindness, leadership, and humility, the name Joseph is an excellent choice for a baby, promising a journey filled with richness and enduring connections.

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