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Josephus

Josephus is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Josephus?

Recorded births named Josephus by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,211 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Josephus's popularity over time

Babies named Josephus per year — United States (1882–2023). United States peaked in 1923 (28/yr).

When was Josephus popular?

Josephus reached its peak in 1923, when it was the #2850 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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