Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Joseph

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1956 #29 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1956
Peak births
32,749
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19562025
peak 1956 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Joseph

How many people are named Joseph?

An estimated 1.7 million living Americans are named Joseph.

How rare is Joseph?

Joseph is still widely used among babies today, with 7,303 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 77.7% from its 1956 peak. It was the #29 boys’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical Joseph?

The median age of a living American named Joseph is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 30 and 63 years old.

Is Joseph still popular?

Somewhat. Joseph has been declining since its 1956 peak and registered 7,303 births in 2025.

Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
77.7%
2025
7,303
All-time
2,669,490