Total births
1,201
Boys' name · since 1914
Jozef
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 1,201 babies named Jozef, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5265
- among boys today
- 1,201
- born since 1914
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
1,201 babies have been named Jozef since 1914, making it today's #5265 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jozef has been recorded 1,201 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #5265 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #5265 among boys today
- 1,201 born since 1914
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jozef is currently the #5265 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 1,201 born since 1914, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5265
- among boys today
- 1,201
- born since 1914
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Jozef vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5265
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jozef was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
57 babies were named Jozef in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Jozef compares
1,201 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Jozef's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jozef | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,201 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jozef's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jozef splits its recorded history at 1994: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jozef at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#5,265
Active since
1914
Jozef popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Jozef by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jozef's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jozef births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 60
1910s
60 births
- 1920s 23
1920s
23 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 122
1980s
122 births
- 1990s
1990s
237 births
- 2000s
2000s
348 births
- 2010s
2010s
242 births
- 2020s 109
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 348 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jozef 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 Jozef's total volume
Jozef vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jozef by state
Where Jozef concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 67 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 46 | 3.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 29 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 25 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Jozef's total US births 5.6%
Even split
67 of 1,201 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jozef? ▼
1,201 babies have been named Jozef since 1914. It currently ranks #5265 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 57 births.
When was Jozef most popular? ▼
Jozef was most popular in the 2000s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Jozef most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jozef are California (67 births), Michigan (46 births), New York (29 births).
How long has the name Jozef been used? ▼
Jozef has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jozef? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joziah, Jozsef, Joziyah, Joziel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jozef's data
- Jozef's decade-level peak was the 2000s (348 total births); usage has since declined to 109 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jozefs (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jozef
Nearby Names Like Jozef
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jozef
Joziah Boy
#990 5,364 births
Jozsef Boy
141 births
Joziyah Boy
#9602 119 births
Joziel Boy
#6131 114 births
Jozeph Boy
112 births
Compare Jozef side by side: Jozef vs Joziah Jozef vs Jozsef Jozef vs Joziyah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jozef
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2,145 births · Peak 2011
Edvin #5266
1,065 births · Peak 2006
Able #5263
1,115 births · Peak 2014
Lewin #5267
275 births · Peak 2023
Artemus #5262
676 births · Peak 1971
Jermiah #5268
3,240 births · Peak 2010
Sebastiano #5261
1,005 births · Peak 2006
Yves #5269
1,202 births · Peak 1985
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Jozef: #5265 Boys' Name - 1,201 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jozef. 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 Jozef 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.