Jose
Peaked at #28 nationally in 2004, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jose has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jose — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1108
in 1930
Current rank
#14219
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1891–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1891, Jose reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #1108 nationally with 45 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10510 (2014) to #14219 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Jose ranks #14219 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,219 | 6 |
| 2023 | #11,649 | 8 |
| 2022 | #11,673 | 8 |
| 2021 | #12,786 | 7 |
| 2020 | #9,862 | 10 |
| 2019 | #14,595 | 6 |
| 2018 | #10,955 | 9 |
| 2017 | #14,931 | 6 |
Jose — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#28
in 2004
Current rank
#91
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jose reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #28 nationally with 12,187 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #76 (2014) to #91 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Jose ranks #91 nationally for boys, with 3,768 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #91 | 3,768 |
| 2023 | #93 | 3,720 |
| 2022 | #86 | 4,030 |
| 2021 | #89 | 4,001 |
| 2020 | #94 | 3,854 |
| 2019 | #92 | 4,132 |
| 2018 | #89 | 4,318 |
| 2017 | #81 | 4,813 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jose most popular?
Jose was most popular in 2004, when it ranked #28 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jose becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jose?
At least 592,999 babies have been recorded with the name Jose in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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