NAME PROFILE
Jose
Jose is a Spanish form of the name Joseph, meaning 'God will increase' or 'God shall add.' It conveys a sense of strength, leadership, and faithfulness, often associated with a caring and supportive personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 596,732 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 2002 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 27%CA — 22%NY — 20%AZ — 16%NM — 16%
Notable People
Jose Mourinho (Football Manager) · Jose Feliciano (Musician) · Jose Canseco (Baseball Player) · Jose Garcia Marquez (Author) · Jose Altuve (Baseball Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JosJosiJoe
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