NAME PROFILE
Barak
A diminutive form meaning 'God will add' or 'Jehovah increases'. Jossie describes a spirited and generous individual who naturally fosters growth and joy in those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 929 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 55%NY — 36%TX — 9%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Jossie Harris (Dancer, 'In Living Color') · Jossie Esteban (Merengue Musician, 'El Tiguerón') · Jossie De Guzman (Broadway Actress, 'Guys and Dolls') · Jossie Thacker (Television Actress, 'The Bold and the Beautiful') · Jossie Grauman (Fashion Expert, 'The Style Network')
Nicknames & Diminutives
JossJoJojoSie
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