Total births
436
Unisex name · since 1977
Joss
436 babies named Joss in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 2020. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6593
- among boys today
- 436
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Joss is the #6593 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 436 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Joss recorded 436 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #6593 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #6593 among boys today
- 436 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Joss is currently the #6593 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 436 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6593
- among boys today
- 436
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Joss vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6593
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Joss was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
27 babies were named Joss in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Joss compares
436 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Joss's all-time total is 19% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Joss | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 436 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Joss's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Joss's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Joss at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#6,593
Active since
1977
Joss popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Joss popularity over time - girls
255 total births recorded since 2005 (Joss as girls' name)
Joss by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Joss's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Joss births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s
2000s
132 births
- 2010s
2010s
151 births
- 2020s
2020s
96 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 151 births (35% of all-time use).
Joss by state
Where Joss concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 4.1% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Joss's total US births 4.1%
Even split
18 of 436 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Joss? ▼
Joss has been given to 436 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6593 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Joss most popular? ▼
Joss was most popular in the 2010s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Joss most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Joss are Texas (18 births), California (12 births).
Is Joss a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Joss is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 436 births, and as a girl's name it has 255 births.
How long has the name Joss been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Joss since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Joss? ▼
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 Joss's data
- Joss's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (151 total births) through the 2020s (96) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Josss (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Joss
Nearby Names Like Joss
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Joss
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 Joss side by side: Joss vs Joseph Joss vs Joshua Joss vs Jose
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1977–2025 (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. "Joss: #6593 Unisex Name - 436 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/joss. 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 Joss 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 June 2026.