unisex name
Marie-Joseph
mah-REE-zhoh-ZEF (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 4
- Letters 12
- Births on record 2,275
Marie-Joseph is a unisex name with 4 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 81% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it 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.
- Peaked in France in 1949, when 80 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 4 syllables.
Marie-Joseph Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 300 |
| 1910s | 235 |
| 1920s | 260 |
| 1930s | 250 |
| 1940s | 425 |
| 1950s | 470 |
| 1960s | 245 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marie-Joseph?
In 2015, Marie-Joseph 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.
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 Marie-Joseph
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marie-Joseph Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marie-Joseph over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marie-Joseph
- French mah-REE-zhoh-ZEF
Sibling Names for Marie-Joseph
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marie-Joseph — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marie-Joseph
Is Marie-Joseph a girl's or a boy's name?
Marie-Joseph is used for both girls and boys. About 81% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Marie-Joseph?
Marie-Joseph has 4 syllables.
When was Marie-Joseph most popular?
Marie-Joseph peaked in 1949, when 80 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.