Jose is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4148 in 2003 with 32 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 64 births ranking #2135. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 57,095 girls 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.