Josep

Josep is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Josep at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Josep

Josep belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Josep first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3415 in 1958, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 155 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Josep in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#3415 in 1958
Peak year
2011
Babies named Josep in 2024
6
Total since 1880
155

Josep in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4702 in 2019
Babies named Josep in 2019
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Josep mean?

The meaning of Josep is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Josep a boy or girl name?

Josep is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Josep?

Josep comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Josep?

Josep first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #3415 in 1958, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.