Jocephus — boys' name
6 babies named Jocephus in U.S. Social Security records since 1927, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
The verdict
6 boys have been named Jocephus since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1927.
- 6
- total births
- 1927–1927
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
100% of everyone ever named Jocephus was born in this single decade.
6 babies were named Jocephus in 1927 — its busiest year on record.
What the Data Says About Jocephus
The Social Security Administration has registered 6 babies named Jocephus between 1927 and 1927, spanning 1 consecutive years of U.S. birth records. As a boy's name, Jocephus currently falls outside the top 1,000 boys' names for 1927. The name reached its historical peak in 1927, when 6 babies received it in a single year.
Decade-level aggregation shows that Jocephus performed strongest in the 1920s, accumulating 6 births during that ten-year window.
No etymological entry is currently available for Jocephus in our reference dataset. These figures derive from SSA's annual national and state-level name files, which include any name appearing at least five times in a given year or state-year; names below that threshold are suppressed for privacy and therefore excluded from the totals shown here. The 6 total represents a lower bound — actual usage may be higher in years or states where the count fell below the disclosure floor. This page is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute personal, legal, or naming advice.
Jocephus at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
Current rank
Active since
Jocephus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1927
- Peak year (1927)
- 6
- Annual births at peak — across 1 years of records
No longer in the modern top-1000 — last recorded 1927.
6 total births across 1 years of SSA records. Peaked in 1927 with 6 births in a single year.
Jocephus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window — peak vs trough at a glance
- Peak decade
- 1920s
- 6 births that decade — 100% of Jocephus's all-time total
Jocephus decade highlights
- Peak decade 6 births
- Decades tracked with recorded births
1920s was Jocephus's strongest decade
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window — about 100% of all-time use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jocephus? ▼
When was Jocephus most popular? ▼
How long has the name Jocephus been used? ▼
What names are similar to Jocephus? ▼
Keep exploring Jocephus
Nearby Names Like Jocephus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jocephus
Compare Jocephus side by side: Jocephus vs Jock Jocephus vs Jocelyn Jocephus vs Jocob
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Baby Name Guides
Learn more about naming trends and how to use data to choose a name
Explore more names
Data Sources
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, 1927–1927 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames). National-level data includes all names with 5 or more occurrences in a given year.
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names — State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip). Includes all names with 5 or more occurrences per state per year; rarer names are excluded for privacy.