Yosef

Yosef is a boy's name of English 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 466 boys in the United States.

Yosef at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yosef

Yosef belongs to the English & American 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, Yosef first appears in Social Security records in 1951. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #611 in 2024, and in 2024 466 babies received the name — 10,192 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yosef in US records

First recorded (US)
1951
Best US rank
#611 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Yosef in 2024
466
Total since 1880
10,192

Yosef in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#908 in 2019
Babies named Yosef in 2025
29
Total since 1996
614

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yosef mean?

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

Is Yosef a boy or girl name?

Yosef is a boy name. In 2024, 466 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yosef?

Yosef comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yosef?

Yosef first appears in US records in 1951. Its best-ever ranking was #611 in 2024, and 466 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].