Yosef Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Yosef is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Yosef?
Yosef is spelled Y-O-S-E-F. The name has 5 letters.
Yosef at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Yosef means “He will add” in Hebrew, referring to the idea of adding or increasing.
- Origin
- Yosef is a Hebrew name associated with biblical tradition in ancient Israelite culture.
- Pronunciation
- yo-SEF · 2 syllables
Yosef Popularity in 2025
Rank#663
Recorded Births413
- Boys usage fell 57 places to #663 and recorded 57 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 Yosef Mean?
Yosef means “He will add” in Hebrew, referring to the idea of adding or increasing.
Origin: Yosef is a Hebrew name associated with biblical tradition in ancient Israelite culture.
How Do You Pronounce Yosef?
Pronunciationyo-SEF
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Yosef?
- History
- The name Yosef is used in the Hebrew Bible, where it is borne by a notable patriarchal figure.
Yosef Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 413 | #663 |
| 2024 | Boys | 470 | #606 |
| 2023 | Boys | 454 | #617 |
| 2022 | Boys | 421 | #654 |
| 2021 | Boys | 410 | #660 |
| 2020 | Boys | 379 | #678 |
| 2019 | Boys | 394 | #667 |
| 2018 | Boys | 356 | #685 |
| 2017 | Boys | 377 | #670 |
| 2016 | Boys | 370 | #680 |
| 2015 | Boys | 353 | #708 |
| 2014 | Boys | 362 | #690 |
| 2013 | Boys | 356 | #676 |
| 2012 | Boys | 346 | #683 |
| 2011 | Boys | 301 | #752 |
| 2010 | Boys | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | Boys | 306 | #749 |
| 2008 | Boys | 238 | #882 |
| 2007 | Boys | 261 | #820 |
| 2006 | Boys | 234 | #857 |
| 2005 | Boys | 253 | #778 |
| 2004 | Boys | 213 | #835 |
| 2003 | Boys | 179 | #921 |
| 2002 | Boys | 201 | #830 |
When Was Yosef 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.
2024 · Boys
470 recorded births
National rank #606
2023 · Boys
454 recorded births
National rank #617
2022 · Boys
421 recorded births
National rank #654
2025 · Boys
413 recorded births
National rank #663
Where Yosef 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #76 | 117 |
| NY | #98 | 179 |
| MD | #364 | 14 |
| FL | #754 | 20 |
| IL | #870 | 9 |
| OH | #940 | 8 |
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |
| CA | #1,150 | 17 |