boy's name
Josaphat
JOS-uh-fat (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 41
Josaphat is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1900, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Josaphat Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 10 |
How Popular Is Josaphat?
In 1958, Josaphat was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Josaphat Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Josaphat
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josaphat Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josaphat over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josaphat
- English JOS-uh-fat
Sibling Names for Josaphat
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josaphat — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josaphat
How popular is the name Josaphat?
In 1958, Josaphat was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Josaphat a girl's or a boy's name?
Josaphat is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josaphat?
Josaphat has 3 syllables.
When was Josaphat most popular?
Josaphat peaked in 1900, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.