Total births
742
Boys' name · since 1961
Joselito
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 742 babies named Joselito, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 742
- total births
- 1961–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Joselito is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 742 have been recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Joselito has been recorded 742 times among boys since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2012.
- 742 total births
- 1961–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
742 boys have been named Joselito since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 742
- total births
- 1961–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Joselito was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
36 babies were named Joselito in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Joselito's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Joselito's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Joselito at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Joselito popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2012
- Peak year (1973)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Joselito by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Joselito's strongest decade.
245 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Joselito births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
161 births
- 1970s
1970s
245 births
- 1980s
1980s
125 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s 62
2000s
62 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 245 births (33% of all-time use).
How Joselito compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Joselito's total volume
Joselito vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Joselito by state
Where Joselito concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 129 | 17.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 41 | 5.5% |
| #3 | California | | 17 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Joselito's total US births 17.4%
Even split
129 of 742 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Joselito? ▼
Joselito has been given to 742 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 36 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Joselito most popular? ▼
Joselito was most popular in the 1970s decade with 245 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Joselito most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Joselito are New York (129 births), New Jersey (41 births), California (17 births).
How long has the name Joselito been used? ▼
Joselito has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 52 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Joselito? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joseph, Joshua, Jose, Josiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Joselito's data
- Joselito's decade-level peak was the 1970s (245 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Joselitos (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Joselito
Nearby Names Like Joselito
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Joselito
Joseph Boy
#32 2,669,490 births
Joshua Boy
#57 1,248,929 births
Jose Boy
#91 592,512 births
Josiah Boy
#53 148,958 births
Josue Boy
#294 57,689 births
Compare Joselito side by side: Joselito vs Joseph Joselito vs Joshua Joselito vs Jose
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Joselito: Baby Name Since 1961 - 742 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/joselito. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Joselito draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.