Boys name · New York
Joseph in New York
Joseph was the 7th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 667 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 348,324 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 917 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 4,114 | 4th |
| 1943 | 3,838 | 6th |
| 1959 | 4,725 | 9th |
| 1976 | 2,594 | 7th |
| 1992 | 2,928 | 4th |
| 2009 | 1,293 | 7th |
| 2025 | 667 | 7th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 2nd in 1910 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in New York in a single year was 4,967, in 1957. Its best showing was 2nd 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 New York?
Joseph was the 7th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 667 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 348,324 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in New York?
In 2025, 667 babies were named Joseph in New York. The most babies named Joseph in New York in a single year was 4,967, in 1957.
What is the rank of Joseph in New York?
Joseph ranked 7th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.