Josephus
- Pronunciation
- [Jo-se-phus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- God Will Multiply
- Origin
- Hebrew
Josephus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,211 baby boys have been named Josephus. The name peaked in 1923 with 28 US births that year (rank #1402).
Top States for Josephus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Josephus births are: North Carolina (44), Georgia (38), South Carolina (26).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Josephus
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8-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Josephus's exact length and starting letter: Jaakkina, Jabulela, Jacinthe, Jackleen, Jacklynn.
Quick Facts About Josephus
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Compare Josephus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Josephus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).