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José

José is a boy name of Spanish origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#93

How popular is José?

Popularity in the United States

José has been given to 577,258 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 432 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named José per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

José has been given to 58,919 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named José per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 531,575 people called José living in Spain, with an average age of 62.4.

577,258 Babies named since 1880
1990s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about José

Is José a boy's or a girl's name?

José is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name José?

José has been given to 577,258 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.