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Josef

Recorded 1900–2025 · United States

Josef was most popular in 1999, when 220 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,666 that year. In 2025 it ranked #6,099, with 44 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 9,158 people named Josef.

Most popular in1999
Rank that year#1,666
Births that year220
Total since 18809,158

Josef over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Josef’s peak in 1999. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org