Josef is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2286 in 2024 with 62 recorded births. This places Josef in the top 16% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 220 births ranking #738. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 27,666 boys born was named Josef. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.