The name Joseph, of Hebrew origin, translates to 'He shall add'. It is a classic and traditional name that has been popular throughout history. Often associated with notable figures like the husband of Mary and father of Jesus in the Christian faith, as well as the patriarch of the same name in Jewish tradition, this name carries a sense of familiarity and timelessness. Spelling variations include Joseph, Jospeh, Josef, and Joséphe.
The name Joseph experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the century from 1912 to 2023. In the early years, it maintained a steady presence with around 6-7 births per year. However, it saw a notable increase starting in the late 1960s, peaking at 20 births in 1970 and reaching an all-time high of 79 births in 1988. Despite some ups and downs since then, the name has maintained reasonable popularity, with a total of 1518 births recorded over this period. Interestingly, the most recent years show a slight resurgence, with 6 births each in both 2022 and 2023.