Joeseph
Joeseph is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh shall add / He will add.
Origin and history
Joeseph is a spelling variant of the classic biblical name Joseph, originating from Hebrew. While Joseph is extremely common, this particular spelling incorporating an extra 'e' is relatively rare in the United States. It functions similarly to the traditional version but is often considered a typographical variation or custom spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,849 babies in the United States have been named Joeseph since 1880. It ranks #2427 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- MI (8.5 %)
- WA (7.2 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 38 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 171 |
| 1920-1930 | 231 |
| 1930-1940 | 138 |
| 1940-1950 | 124 |
| 1950-1960 | 277 |
| 1960-1970 | 221 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 365 |
| 1990-2000 | 425 |
| 2000-2010 | 387 |
| 2010-2019 | 186 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Nicknames
Joe, Joey
Fun facts
- Joeseph is a less common spelling variant of Joseph, which has consistently ranked among the most popular boys' names in U.S. history.
- The underlying name Joseph comes from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add'.