Jose is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #728 in 2008 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 66 births ranking #434. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 73.9%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 8,484 boys born was named Jose. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jose is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph and means "he will add". It is one of the most familiar and enduring names in Hispanic naming traditions.
The name has centuries of religious and family use behind it and remains a major classic across the Spanish-speaking world. Its familiarity makes it feel steady rather than trend-driven.