Boys name · Kentucky
Joseph in Kentucky
Joseph was the 31st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 114 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 40,309 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 82 | 9th |
| 1926 | 382 | 9th |
| 1943 | 338 | 18th |
| 1959 | 415 | 22nd |
| 1976 | 471 | 11th |
| 1992 | 391 | 16th |
| 2009 | 216 | 20th |
| 2025 | 114 | 31st |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 9th in 1910 to 31st in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in Kentucky in a single year was 568, in 1980. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Kentucky?
Joseph was the 31st most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 114 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 40,309 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in Kentucky?
In 2025, 114 babies were named Joseph in Kentucky. The most babies named Joseph in Kentucky in a single year was 568, in 1980.
What is the rank of Joseph in Kentucky?
Joseph ranked 31st among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1912.
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.