Guiseppe Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: joo-SEH-peh //dʒuˈzɛpɛ//

Origin: Italian

Meaning: God will add (Hebrew); he will add (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Guiseppe is of Italian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "He will add" or "God will increase." The name transitioned through several linguistic stages, first appearing in Greek as Iosephos, then in Latin as Iosephus. From Latin, it evolved into Old Italian as Giuseppe, which is the form that has persisted in modern Italian usage.

The name was introduced into English through various translations of the Bible and religious texts, particularly during the Renaissance when Italian culture and language began to influence English society more significantly. Historically, Guiseppe has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary, who is a significant figure in Christianity.

His feast day is celebrated on March 19, and he is often depicted in art and literature, reinforcing the name's religious significance. The name also gained prominence through various historical figures in Italy, such as Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key leader in the Italian unification movement during the 19th century, further embedding the name in Italian national identity.

Culturally, Guiseppe carries connotations of strength and familial duty, reflecting the virtues associated with Saint Joseph. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Beppe being commonly used in Italy.

This adaptability has allowed the name to maintain its relevance and resonance within Italian culture and beyond, symbolizing both a rich heritage and a connection to familial and religious values.

Famous people named Guiseppe

In this section, you will find notable people named Guiseppe. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Guiseppe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Guiseppe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Guiseppe Verdi is a composer best known for La Traviata, Aida, and Rigoletto.

Guiseppe Garibaldi is a military general best known for his role in the unification of Italy.

Fictional characters named Guiseppe

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Guiseppe is a fictional character from the video game series Super Mario. He is a character who often appears as a shopkeeper in various Mario games, providing items and assistance to players.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Guiseppe, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Guiseppe. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Guiseppe was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Guiseppe has ranked as high as #6542 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Guiseppe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Guiseppe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Guiseppe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Guiseppe.

Year Total Births Boy
2019 6 6
2016 5 5
2013 6 6
2011 5 5
2010 5 5
2009 5 5
2008 7 7
2007 8 8
2006 6 6
2005 13 13
2004 7 7
2003 6 6
2002 9 9
2001 8 8
2000 9 9
1999 10 10
1998 12 12
1997 10 10
1996 10 10
1995 9 9
1994 10 10
1993 12 12
1992 10 10
1991 7 7
1990 24 24
1989 13 13
1988 5 5
1987 10 10
1986 8 8
1985 5 5
1984 10 10
1983 8 8
1981 11 11
1980 6 6
1979 10 10
1978 6 6
1977 10 10
1976 5 5
1975 12 12
1974 12 12
1973 7 7
1972 9 9
1971 9 9
1970 7 7
1969 12 12
1966 10 10
1965 6 6
1928 8 8
1927 11 11
1926 6 6
1925 8 8
1924 6 6
1923 5 5
1922 8 8
1921 11 11
1920 17 17
1919 10 10
1918 14 14
1917 7 7
1916 11 11
1915 13 13
1914 10 10
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1911 6 6

Top States for Guiseppe (1990)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 8
62%
PA 5
38%