UK boy's name
Joeseph
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "He will add".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Joeseph is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Joeseph popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Joeseph. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Joeseph ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 boys were registered as Joeseph.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Joeseph as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
6 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Joeseph mean?
The name Joseph is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means "he will add" or "he will increase." It is a biblical name that has been in use for thousands of years, with its earliest recorded use in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible.
The name Joseph is one of the most significant names in the Bible, belonging to the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph's life story is detailed in Genesis, where he is sold into slavery by his brothers, rises to become a powerful official in Egypt, and is eventually reunited with his family. His name is also mentioned in the New Testament, as Joseph is the name of the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
One of the earliest recorded historical figures with the name Joseph was Joseph ben Mattathias, a Jewish priest and military leader who led the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. Another notable Joseph was Josephus, a Jewish historian who lived in the 1st century CE and wrote extensively about the Jewish-Roman wars and the history of the Jewish people.
During the Middle Ages, the name Joseph gained widespread popularity across Europe, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Josef, José, and Giuseppe. One of the most famous bearers of the name from this period was Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man who, according to the Gospels, provided his own tomb for the burial of Jesus.
In more recent history, several notable figures have borne the name Joseph. Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) was a Soviet revolutionary and politician who became the leader of the Soviet Union. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period, known for his contributions to the development of the string quartet and symphony. Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was a British surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery and made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911) was a Hungarian-American publisher and journalist, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prizes, which are awarded annually for achievements in journalism, literature, and music. Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British novelist who wrote some of the most significant works in English literature, including Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Joeseph over time
The chart below shows babies named Joeseph registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Joeseph, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joeseph by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Joeseph was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3008 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #1761 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Joeseph
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Joeseph: questions and answers
How popular is the name Joeseph in the UK right now?
In 2016, Joeseph was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Joeseph most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Joeseph in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Joeseph?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "He will add".
How many people are called Joeseph in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Joeseph across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.