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.
The name Joseph is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Joseph is: Increase; addition.
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.
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
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7223 births |
| 2023 | 7268 births |
| 2022 | 7828 births |
| 2021 | 8155 births |
| 2020 | 8479 births |
| 2019 | 9174 births |
| 2018 | 9677 births |
| 2017 | 10360 births |
| 2016 | 10892 births |
| 2015 | 11471 births |
| 2014 | 12106 births |
| 2013 | 12231 births |
| 2012 | 12553 births |
| 2011 | 12964 births |
| 2010 | 13825 births |
| 2009 | 14914 births |
JOSEPH as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 births |
| 2022 | 9 births |
| 2021 | 8 births |
| 2020 | 9 births |
| 2019 | 16 births |
| 2018 | 15 births |
| 2017 | 19 births |
| 2016 | 12 births |
| 2015 | 11 births |
| 2014 | 6 births |
| 2013 | 20 births |
| 2012 | 16 births |
| 2011 | 23 births |
| 2010 | 16 births |
| 2009 | 20 births |
| 2008 | 30 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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