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Josef
23,918births recorded
18Countries
1984Peak · Austria
#37Czechia 2025
Josef is the German form of Joseph. 23,918 births recorded in 18 countries, mostly in the United States. It peaked in 1984 (Austria).
Popularity by country
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
Countries
| Country | Total births | Latest rank | Peak year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 9,158 | #2833 | 1999 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 6,784 | #59 | 1984 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 3,273 | #96 | 2005 |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1,746 | #37 | 2010 |
| 🏴 England & Wales | 1,393 | #1796 | 1999 |
| 🇨🇦 Ontario | 370 | – | 1959 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 365 | – | 1927 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | 301 | #400 | 2024 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 220 | #882 | 2000 |
| 🇨🇦 British Columbia | 89 | – | 1998 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 38 | – | 2012 |
| 🇦🇺 South Australia | 36 | – | 1950 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 31 | #2921 | 2011 |
| 🇨🇦 Québec | 29 | – | 2005 |
| 🏴 Scotland | 28 | – | 2003 |
| 🇨🇦 Alberta | 26 | – | 2001 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 23 | – | 2024 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 8 | – | 2013 |
Spellings
- 1Josef23,918