boy's name
Joselito
hoh-seh-LEE-toh (Spanish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,682
Joselito is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 8 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 1971, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1954.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Joselito Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 240 |
| 1970s | 380 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 30 |
How Popular Is Joselito?
In 2014, Joselito 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 Joselito 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.
How Joselito Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Josélito | Josélito is a rare spelling of Joselito, written with an acute accent and recorded about 20 times, mostly in France. | 20 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Joselito
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joselito Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joselito over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joselito
- Spanish hoh-seh-LEE-toh
Sibling Names for Joselito
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joselito — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joselito
How popular is the name Joselito?
In 2014, Joselito 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 Joselito a girl's or a boy's name?
Joselito is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joselito?
Joselito has 4 syllables.
When was Joselito most popular?
Joselito peaked in 1971, when 50 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.