Name comparison · boy names
Jose vs. Joseph
In 2025, Joseph leads at #29 among U.S. boys' names, with Jose at #95. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jose | Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #95 | #29 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,678 | 7,303 |
| All-time peak | #28 in 2004 | #5 in 1912 |
| Uniqueness score | 19 / 100 | 10 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Texas (#15) | New Jersey (#5) |