Boys name · North Carolina
Joseph in North Carolina
Joseph was the 39th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 226 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 57,681 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 118 | 11th |
| 1926 | 544 | 8th |
| 1943 | 571 | 14th |
| 1959 | 515 | 23rd |
| 1976 | 543 | 10th |
| 1992 | 619 | 16th |
| 2009 | 403 | 22nd |
| 2025 | 226 | 39th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 11th in 1910 to 39th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in North Carolina in a single year was 705, in 1991. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1921.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in North Carolina?
Joseph was the 39th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 226 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 57,681 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in North Carolina?
In 2025, 226 babies were named Joseph in North Carolina. The most babies named Joseph in North Carolina in a single year was 705, in 1991.
What is the rank of Joseph in North Carolina?
Joseph ranked 39th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1921.
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.