boy's name
Josip
YOH-sip (Croatian)
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 188
Josip is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 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.
- Josip is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in 1981, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Josip Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Josip?
In 2017, Josip 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 Josip 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 Josip
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josip Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josip over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josip
- Croatian YOH-sip
Sibling Names for Josip
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josip — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josip
How popular is the name Josip?
In 2017, Josip 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 Josip a girl's or a boy's name?
Josip is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josip?
Josip has 2 syllables.
When was Josip most popular?
Josip peaked in 1981, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.