Yosef
Yosef is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God shall add; He will add.
Origin and history
Yosef is the original Hebrew form of Joseph, meaning 'he will add'. It is a classic Biblical name widely used within Jewish communities in the United States. Its usage has grown steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
10,612 babies in the United States have been named Yosef since 1880. It ranks #1160 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #625.
States where it is most popular
- NY (56.1 %)
- NJ (24.1 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
- MD (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 351 |
| 1980-1990 | 707 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,148 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,194 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,502 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,547 |
Famous people named Yosef
- Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi: Historian, Author
Nicknames
Yossi, Yossel, Joe
Fun facts
- Yosef stems from the Hebrew verb 'yasaf', meaning 'to add' or 'to increase'.
- In the Book of Genesis, Yosef is known for his coat of many colors and his leadership in Egypt.