Jose: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced hoh-ZAY · 2 syllables
Jose means “God will increase”, from Spanish and Hebrew.
Originally as a diminutive form of Josephine, later also appearing as a given name.
- Meaning
- God will increase
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- hoh-ZAY
- US rank (2025)
- #95
- US babies a year
- about 3,850 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Classic, Biblical
How popular is Jose?
Jose was the #95 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,678 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #95 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Ireland | #491 |
| France | #783 |
| Canada | #808 |
How old are people named Jose?
Half of US adults named Jose are older than 36; most are between 20 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jose
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jose have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jose
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic boy names
- Biblical boy names
- Hebrew boy names
- Spanish boy names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Jose
What does the name Jose mean?
Jose means “God will increase”. It comes from Spanish and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Jose?
Jose is pronounced hoh-ZAY.
How popular is the name Jose?
Jose was the #95 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,678 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 34% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Jose?
Half of US adults named Jose are older than 36. Most are between 20 and 71.