UK boy's name
Jozeph
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add" or "increaser".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jozeph is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jozeph popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3208, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Jozeph is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Jozeph. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jozeph ranked #3208 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 boys were registered as Jozeph.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jozeph as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3208
2005
Births in 2005
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Jozeph mean?
The name Jozeph is a variant spelling of the traditional name Joseph, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. Joseph is derived from the Hebrew word "Yosef," which means "he will add" or "he will increase." The name's roots can be traced back to the Biblical figure Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, whose story is recounted in the Book of Genesis.
The name Joseph gained widespread popularity due to its association with the Biblical patriarch. In the New Testament, Joseph also appears as the name of the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This association further solidified the name's prominence in Christian tradition and its widespread use throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Joseph can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where Joseph, the son of Jacob, plays a significant role in the narrative. His story, including his rise to power in Egypt and his reunion with his brothers, is a central part of the book of Genesis.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Joseph or its variant spellings. Among them are:
1. Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy disciple of Jesus who provided the tomb in which Jesus was buried, according to the New Testament. He lived in the 1st century CE.
2. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), an Austrian composer who is considered one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical era.
3. Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844), the elder brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who briefly served as the King of Naples and Sicily from 1806 to 1808.
4. Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911), a Hungarian-American publisher who established the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes, which recognize excellence in journalism and literary works.
5. Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), the former leader of the Soviet Union, whose birth name was Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili.
While the name Jozeph is not as common as the traditional spelling Joseph, it has been used throughout history as a variant form. The name's enduring popularity can be attributed to its rich historical and religious significance, as well as its association with numerous prominent figures across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jozeph by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jozeph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3208 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jozeph
- 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
Jozeph: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jozeph in the UK right now?
In 2005, Jozeph was ranked #3208 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jozeph most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Jozeph in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jozeph?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add" or "increaser".
How many people are called Jozeph in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Jozeph across the 1 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.