Jose
Jose is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God shall add or he will add.
Origin and history
Jose is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Joseph, which means 'he will add' or 'God shall add'. It is a deeply traditional name with a long history of high popularity in the United States. Historically one of the most widely given names in the U.S., it remains consistently used across the country today.
Popularity in the United States
592,512 babies in the United States have been named Jose since 1880. It ranks #55 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #91.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.1 %)
- CA (28.5 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
- AZ (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 910 |
| 1890-1900 | 947 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,627 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,899 |
| 1920-1930 | 14,447 |
| 1930-1940 | 12,298 |
| 1940-1950 | 16,818 |
| 1950-1960 | 31,440 |
| 1960-1970 | 42,043 |
| 1970-1980 | 66,390 |
| 1980-1990 | 86,647 |
| 1990-2000 | 119,042 |
| 2000-2010 | 115,743 |
| 2010-2019 | 55,186 |
| 2020-2029 | 23,075 |
Famous people named Jose
- Jose Altuve: Baseball player, Athlete
- Jose Canseco: Baseball player, Author
- Jose Feliciano: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Pepe, Chepe, Josito
Fun facts
- Jose shares the exact Hebrew roots as the English name Joseph, originating from the name Yosef.
- Jose ranks as one of the top 60 most popular male names in cumulative U.S. birth records since 1880.