Jozef
Every Jozef since 1914 — 1,201 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jozef
Jozef is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,493 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,201 American babies have been named Jozef. Its peak came in 2005, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jozef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jozef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,332 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,702 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,621 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,232 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,621 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,883 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,835 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,860 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,827 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,842 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,618 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,421 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,046 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,191 |
| 2008 | 41 | #2,916 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,215 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,003 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,148 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,407 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,963 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,111 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,962 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,950 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,974 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,545 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,922 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,176 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,883 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,669 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,354 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,229 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jozef
- Jozef Tiso Politician · 1887–1947
- Jozef Gabčík Military personnel · 1912–1942
- Jozef Israëls Painter · 1824–1911
- Jozef Tomko Religious figure · b. 1924
- Jozef Adamec Coach · 1942–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jozef in 2025?
Jozef ranked #5,493 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jozef?
1,201 babies have been named Jozef in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jozef most popular?
Jozef peaked in 2005, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Jozef a boy or girl name?
Jozef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jozef rising or falling?
Jozef is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jozef?
Well-known people named Jozef include Jozef Tiso (politician), Jozef Gabčík (military personnel), Jozef Israëls (painter).