Jose is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1307 in 2025 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 66 births ranking #434. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 12,949 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.