Yoseph
Yoseph is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will add; God shall add.
Origin and history
Yoseph is a variant spelling of Yosef, which derives from the biblical Hebrew name Yosef. It means 'he will add' or 'God shall add'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare spelling, maintaining a steady but low-volume presence.
Popularity in the United States
958 babies in the United States have been named Yoseph since 1880. It ranks #3721 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1810.
States where it is most popular
- NY (78.9 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (2.4 %)
- MD (2 %)
- NJ (2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 251 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Nicknames
Yosi, Joe, Joey
Fun facts
- Yoseph uses the 'ph' ending reminiscent of Joseph while preserving the initial 'Y' of the Hebrew original Yosef.
- The name stems from the Hebrew root 'yasaf', referencing Rachel's prayer for another child upon Joseph's birth in Genesis.