Joss is of Scottish origin, derived from the male given name Joseph. It translates to 'God shall increase.' While often used as a nickname for Joseph, it has gained recognition in recent years as a standalone given name.
The name Joss experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 20th century onwards. After remaining steady at around 5-6 births per year between 1977 and 2000, there was a notable spike starting in 2002 with 13 births, peaking at 27 births in 2020. Overall, from 1977 to 2023, the name Joss has been given to 415 babies.