Yoseph Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYO-sef / /ˈjoʊsɛf/Hebrew; Aramaic
Meaning
Hebrew: He will add; Aramaic: God will add
Historical & Cultural Background
Yoseph is a variant of Joseph, a name with significant biblical roots. In the Hebrew Bible, Joseph is the favored son of Jacob and Rachel, known for his coat of many colors and his rise to power in Egypt. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, often associated with positive attributes such as growth and increase. It remains a popular name in many countries and has numerous variants.
Trend Summary
Yoseph has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common than its variant Joseph.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yosef
- Yoseph
- Yosif
International Variants
- José (Spanish)
- Giuseppe (Italian)
- Yusuf (Arabic)
- Joseph (English)
- Josip (Croatian)
Famous people named Yoseph
Yoseph Chaim Brenner was a Hebrew author and playwright known for his contributions to modern Hebrew literature.
Yoseph K. is a character in Franz Kafka's novel 'The Trial', representing the absurdity of bureaucratic systems.
Yoseph Shagalov is a notable Israeli artist recognized for his contemporary paintings.
Yoseph A. Alhadeff is a prominent figure in the field of technology and innovation, known for his work in digital transformation.
Fictional characters named Yoseph
Yoseph is a character in the animated series 'Joseph: King of Dreams', depicting the biblical story of Joseph.
Yoseph is a supporting character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', involved in the narrative of ancient history.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yoseph was first seen in the United States in 1975. Yoseph has ranked as high as #1313 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Yoseph has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yoseph (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 |