US Popularity:149
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Portuguese, Hebrew
Meaning:He adds; God will increase
Jose is a boy’s name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. A Spanish form of the Hebrew name Joseph, it is one of the most popular names, peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s. This iconic moniker translates to “he adds” and “God will increase.” If you want a name that encourages baby to share your faith, Jose can make for an abundance of inspiration.
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Famous People Named JosePopularity Trend ChartSimilar NamesParents Who Like the Name Jose Also LikeRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name Ideas

Famous People Named Jose

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  • Jose Altuve
    Baseball Player
  • Jose Bautista
    Baseball Player
  • Jose Canseco
    Baseball Player
  • Jose Rizal
    Novelist

Jose Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jose is currently #981 on The Bump
Boy:Jose is currently #256 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jose is currently #149 in U.S. births
Boy:Jose is currently #59 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#149
in 2022
+ 2
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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