Jose Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jose is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jose?
Jose is spelled J-O-S-E. The name has 4 letters.
Jose at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jose is a Spanish variant of Joseph, which means “He will add” or “God will increase” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Jose may derive from the Hebrew name Joseph and is commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese language contexts.
- Pronunciation
- ho-SEH · 2 syllables
Jose Popularity in 2025
Rank#95
Recorded Births3,678
- Boys usage fell 4 places to #95 and recorded 106 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jose Mean?
Jose is a Spanish variant of Joseph, which means “He will add” or “God will increase” in Hebrew.
Origin: Jose may derive from the Hebrew name Joseph and is commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese language contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Jose?
Pronunciationho-SEH
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jose?
- History
- Jose has been used historically in various Spanish-speaking countries and appears in religious and literary texts across these cultures.
Jose Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 3,678 | #95 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,784 | #91 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,725 | #93 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,031 | #88 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,002 | #89 |
| 2020 | Girls | 10 | #9,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,855 | #94 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,135 | #92 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,318 | #89 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,815 | #81 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5,119 | #77 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,177 | #80 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,485 | #76 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
When Was Jose Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2002 · Boys
12,868 recorded births
National rank #30
2000 · Boys
12,585 recorded births
National rank #34
2003 · Boys
12,394 recorded births
National rank #30
1998 · Boys
12,374 recorded births
National rank #33
Where Jose Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #15 | 991 |
| AZ | #22 | 185 |
| NM | #30 | 37 |
| CA | #49 | 681 |
| WY | #72 | 6 |
| NV | #76 | 39 |
| RI | #77 | 13 |
| CO | #94 | 71 |