Jose
Jose is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will add or God shall add.
Origin and history
Jose is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Joseph, which means 'he will add'. While predominantly given to males, it has a long history of rare use as a feminine given name or middle name in the United States, often inspired by Spanish naming traditions. In feminine contexts, it remains uncommon in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,220 babies in the United States have been named Jose since 1880. It ranks #2709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.3 %)
- CA (41.7 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- IL (2 %)
- NJ (0.98 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 69 |
| 1920-1930 | 211 |
| 1930-1940 | 209 |
| 1940-1950 | 193 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 398 |
| 1970-1980 | 724 |
| 1980-1990 | 839 |
| 1990-2000 | 741 |
| 2000-2010 | 365 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Fun facts
- Jose derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'God shall add'.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, Jose is occasionally used as a feminine middle name, often paired with Maria.