Giuseppe Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjoo-SEH-peh / dʒuˈsɛppeItalian
Meaning
God will add (Hebrew: Yosef)
Historical & Cultural Background
Giuseppe is the Italian form of Joseph, a name with biblical origins. It has been widely used in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. The name has historical significance, particularly in Christian traditions, as Saint Joseph is known as the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. Giuseppe has been a popular name in Italian culture, often associated with various saints and historical figures.
Trend Summary
Giuseppe has maintained a steady presence in Italian naming trends, with occasional fluctuations in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Giuseppino
- Beppe
International Variants
- José (Spanish)
- Joseph (English)
- Giuseppe (Italian)
- Josip (Croatian)
- Giuseppe (French)
Famous people named Giuseppe
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian opera composer known for works such as 'La Traviata' and 'Aida'.
Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general and nationalist who played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian politician, journalist, and activist for the unification of Italy.
Giuseppe Tornatore is an Italian film director best known for his film 'Cinema Paradiso'.
Fictional characters named Giuseppe
Giuseppe is a character in the animated film 'Pinocchio', known as the woodcarver who creates Pinocchio.
Giuseppe is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', appearing in various historical contexts.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Giuseppe was first seen in the United States in 1905. Giuseppe has ranked as high as #948 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Giuseppe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Giuseppe (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 27 | |
IL | 9 | |
CA | 7 | |
OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1905 | 5 |
1908 | 5 |
1910 | 10 |
1911 | 12 |
1912 | 19 |
1913 | 13 |
1914 | 15 |
1915 | 23 |
1916 | 24 |
1917 | 21 |
1918 | 21 |
1919 | 23 |
1920 | 18 |
1921 | 17 |
1922 | 13 |
1923 | 16 |
1924 | 11 |
1925 | 11 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 10 |
1928 | 14 |
1929 | 8 |
1930 | 13 |
1931 | 5 |
1932 | 8 |
1934 | 6 |
1938 | 5 |
1952 | 5 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 5 |
1955 | 5 |
1956 | 9 |
1957 | 7 |
1958 | 12 |
1959 | 11 |
1960 | 17 |
1961 | 17 |
1962 | 33 |
1963 | 34 |
1964 | 40 |
1965 | 44 |
1966 | 52 |
1967 | 60 |
1968 | 73 |
1969 | 92 |
1970 | 85 |
1971 | 93 |
1972 | 106 |
1973 | 92 |
1974 | 112 |
1975 | 130 |
1976 | 121 |
1977 | 104 |
1978 | 112 |
1979 | 96 |
1980 | 92 |
1981 | 106 |
1982 | 103 |
1983 | 92 |
1984 | 92 |
1985 | 75 |
1986 | 89 |
1987 | 82 |
1988 | 80 |
1989 | 90 |
1990 | 88 |
1991 | 86 |
1992 | 87 |
1993 | 101 |
1994 | 86 |
1995 | 90 |
1996 | 78 |
1997 | 91 |
1998 | 73 |
1999 | 93 |
2000 | 90 |
2001 | 106 |
2002 | 83 |
2003 | 98 |
2004 | 116 |
2005 | 95 |
2006 | 101 |
2007 | 110 |
2008 | 99 |
2009 | 91 |
2010 | 99 |
2011 | 94 |
2012 | 89 |
2013 | 110 |
2014 | 125 |
2015 | 112 |
2016 | 121 |
2017 | 109 |
2018 | 98 |
2019 | 86 |
2020 | 92 |
2021 | 105 |
2022 | 99 |
2023 | 113 |
2024 | 99 |