boy's name
Josep
zhoo-ZEP (Catalan)
- Origin Catalan
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 166
Josep is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Josep is a name of Catalan origin.
- Peaked in 2011, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1935.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Josep Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Josep?
In 2024, Josep was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Josep Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Josep
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josep Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josep over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josep
- Catalan zhoo-ZEP
Sibling Names for Josep
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josep — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josep
How popular is the name Josep?
In 2024, Josep was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Josep a girl's or a boy's name?
Josep is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josep?
Josep has 2 syllables.
When was Josep most popular?
Josep peaked in 2011, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.