Boys name · Virginia
Joseph in Virginia
As of 2025, Joseph was the #30 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 193 births that year. Its total reaches 51,304 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 108 | #9 |
| 1926 | 382 | #8 |
| 1943 | 422 | #12 |
| 1959 | 530 | #16 |
| 1976 | 466 | #12 |
| 1992 | 667 | #12 |
| 2009 | 342 | #25 |
| 2025 | 193 | #30 |
Rank swung between #7 (1911) and #39 (2023) in Virginia, from #9 in 1910 to #30 in 2025.
Joseph had its most births in Virginia in 1990, when 705 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in Virginia was #7, in 1911.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in New York in 1910. See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Virginia?
As of 2025, Joseph was the #30 most common boys name in Virginia, drawn from 193 births that year. Its total reaches 51,304 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Joseph in Virginia?
Virginia recorded 193 births of babies named Joseph in 2025.
What is the rank of Joseph in Virginia?
Joseph's 2025 rank among boys names in Virginia was #30.
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.