Boys name · Tennessee
Joseph in Tennessee
Joseph was the 45th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 148 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 35,695 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 52 | 21st |
| 1926 | 204 | 23rd |
| 1943 | 231 | 27th |
| 1959 | 314 | 31st |
| 1976 | 464 | 11th |
| 1992 | 466 | 17th |
| 2009 | 305 | 19th |
| 2025 | 148 | 45th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 21st in 1910 to 45th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in Tennessee in a single year was 566, in 1980. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1976.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Tennessee?
Joseph was the 45th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 148 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 35,695 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in Tennessee?
In 2025, 148 babies were named Joseph in Tennessee. The most babies named Joseph in Tennessee in a single year was 566, in 1980.
What is the rank of Joseph in Tennessee?
Joseph ranked 45th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1976.
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.