Josef
Josef is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will add; he shall add.
Origin and history
Josef is a German, Scandinavian, and Central European variation of the traditional Hebrew name Joseph. It translates to 'God will add' or 'he will add'. In the United States, it is a recognizable alternative spelling that has maintained steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
9,158 babies in the United States have been named Josef since 1880. It ranks #1260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1563.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- NY (19.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 43 |
| 1910-1920 | 173 |
| 1920-1930 | 162 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 172 |
| 1950-1960 | 335 |
| 1960-1970 | 554 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,026 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,559 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,789 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,834 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,011 |
| 2020-2029 | 365 |
Famous people named Josef
- Josef Albers: Artist, Educator
- Josef Newgarden: Racing Driver
- Josef MartÃnez: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Joe, Joey, Sef
Fun facts
- Josef is the standard spelling of Joseph across German, Czech, and Scandinavian languages.
- Over 9,000 boys in the United States have been named Josef since official records began in 1880.