boy's name
Josephat
zhoh-zay-FAH (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 35
Josephat is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #667. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1909, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1909.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Josephat Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 10 |
How Popular Is Josephat?
In 1938, Josephat was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #667 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
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 Josephat
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josephat Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josephat over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josephat
- French zhoh-zay-FAH
Sibling Names for Josephat
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josephat — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josephat
Is Josephat a girl's or a boy's name?
Josephat is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josephat?
Josephat has 3 syllables.
When was Josephat most popular?
Josephat peaked in 1909, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.