Boys name · Michigan
Joseph in Michigan
Joseph was the 24th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 213 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 94,694 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 98 | 9th |
| 1926 | 801 | 10th |
| 1943 | 779 | 17th |
| 1959 | 1,349 | 18th |
| 1976 | 1,032 | 12th |
| 1992 | 1,048 | 13th |
| 2009 | 465 | 10th |
| 2025 | 213 | 24th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 9th in 1910 to 24th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in Michigan in a single year was 1,474, in 1956. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1915.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Michigan?
Joseph was the 24th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 213 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 94,694 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in Michigan?
In 2025, 213 babies were named Joseph in Michigan. The most babies named Joseph in Michigan in a single year was 1,474, in 1956.
What is the rank of Joseph in Michigan?
Joseph ranked 24th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1915.
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.