Yosef
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will add, he will increase
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #665 in 2025 with 413 babies born.
History: Yosef surged in the 2020s as the Hebrew form of Joseph. In Orthodox Jewish communities, using the original Hebrew preserves sacred naming tradition. Joseph is the most common name in the Bible after God. Yosef represents the Jewish-American commitment to keeping names in their original holy language.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Yosef? About 1 in 8,059 babies born in 2025 were named Yosef, or roughly 1.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yosef
What does the name Yosef mean?
Yosef means “God will add, he will increase” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Yosef?
Yosef has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God will add, he will increase”.
How popular is Yosef?
Yosef ranked #663 in 2025 — given to 413 babies that year.
When was Yosef most popular?
Yosef peaked in 2024 with 466 babies registered that year.
Is Yosef a boy or girl name?
Yosef is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yosefs in registered births are male.
Is the name Yosef rising or falling in popularity?
Yosef has risen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #678 in 2020 to #663 in 2025.
How long has Yosef been recorded?
Yosef appears in birth records across 74 years — from 1951 through 2025.