Jose is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #93 in 2023 with 3,720 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 12,868 births ranking #30. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 69.4%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 459 boys born was named Jose. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.