Boys name · Illinois
Joseph in Illinois
Joseph was the 24th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 261 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 135,774 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 364 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,243 | 10th |
| 1943 | 1,191 | 15th |
| 1959 | 1,696 | 15th |
| 1976 | 1,345 | 11th |
| 1992 | 1,414 | 6th |
| 2009 | 598 | 16th |
| 2025 | 261 | 24th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 3rd in 1910 to 24th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in Illinois in a single year was 1,819, in 1957. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Illinois?
Joseph was the 24th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 261 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 135,774 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in Illinois?
In 2025, 261 babies were named Joseph in Illinois. The most babies named Joseph in Illinois in a single year was 1,819, in 1957.
What is the rank of Joseph in Illinois?
Joseph ranked 24th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.