Boys name · Virginia
Joseph in Virginia
Joseph was the 30th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 193 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 51,304 babies Joseph.
Popularity over time
Joseph in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 108 | 9th |
| 1926 | 382 | 8th |
| 1943 | 422 | 12th |
| 1959 | 530 | 16th |
| 1976 | 466 | 12th |
| 1992 | 667 | 12th |
| 2009 | 342 | 25th |
| 2025 | 193 | 30th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 9th in 1910 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Joseph in Virginia in a single year was 705, in 1990. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Joseph reached its best rank of 2nd in New York (1910). See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in Virginia?
Joseph was the 30th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 193 babies named Joseph that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 51,304 babies Joseph.
How many babies are named Joseph in Virginia?
In 2025, 193 babies were named Joseph in Virginia. The most babies named Joseph in Virginia in a single year was 705, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joseph in Virginia?
Joseph ranked 30th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1911.
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.