Boys name · North Carolina
Joseph in North Carolina
As of 2025, Joseph was the #39 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 226 births that year. Its total reaches 57,681 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Joseph in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 118 | #11 |
| 1926 | 544 | #8 |
| 1943 | 571 | #14 |
| 1959 | 515 | #23 |
| 1976 | 543 | #10 |
| 1992 | 619 | #16 |
| 2009 | 403 | #22 |
| 2025 | 226 | #39 |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina ran from #7 in 1921 to #43 in 2022, starting at #11 in 1910 and ending at #39 in 2025.
No year in North Carolina had more Joseph births than 1991, when 705 were born. In 1921 it reached #7, its highest boys-name rank in North Carolina.
Across the country, Joseph reached its highest rank of #2 in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in North Carolina?
As of 2025, Joseph was the #39 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 226 births that year. Its total reaches 57,681 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Joseph in North Carolina?
226 Joseph babies were born in North Carolina in 2025.
What is the rank of Joseph in North Carolina?
Joseph ranked #39 among boys names in North Carolina in 2025.
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.