Jozef Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YO-zef /ˈjoʊ.zɛf/
Origin: Hebrew; Slavic
Meaning: Hebrew: God will add; Slavic: Joseph's variant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jozef is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means "He will add" or "God will increase." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, is a significant figure known for his coat of many colors and his rise to power in Egypt. The name transitioned into Greek as Iōsēph and later into Latin as Iosephus.
From Latin, it made its way into Old French as Josse, and eventually into Middle English as Joseph, with Jozef being a variant that reflects the phonetic and orthographic changes in various languages. Historically, Joseph is a prominent biblical character, and his story has been influential in both Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name has been borne by various saints, including Saint Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary, who is venerated in Christianity. The Latin Vulgate, an early translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, helped solidify the name's usage in Christian contexts.
The name Joseph appears in the King James Bible, published in 1611, further embedding it into the cultural and religious lexicon of English-speaking populations. Culturally, the name Jozef and its variants have been associated with themes of hope, increase, and divine providence, resonating with the narratives of the biblical Joseph.
In various cultures, the name has been celebrated in literature and art, often symbolizing resilience and virtue. The diminutive form, Josef, is also notable in several languages, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring legacy across different cultures and eras.
Famous people named Jozef
In this section, you will find notable people named Jozef. 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 Jozef who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jozef Pilsudski was a military leader best known for founding the Second Polish Republic, serving as its Chief of State, and leading the Polish-Soviet War.
Jozef K. is a fictional character best known as the protagonist in Franz Kafka's novel The Trial.
Jozef Szajna was an artist and theater director best known for his work in set design and his contributions to Polish theater.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jozef was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Jozef has ranked as high as #1293 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, New York, Illinois, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Jozef has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jozef 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 Jozef was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jozef (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
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 Jozef.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1914 | 9 |