Name meaning & stats
Josep
Josep. 149 US babies since 1940, peak 2011. Notable Joseps are 2.0× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2011
149 US babies were named Josep between 1940 and 2025.
Where Joseps end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.6× | High · 173 people |
| Writer | 2.0× | High · 90 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | High · 65 people |
| Journalist | 1.4× | High · 41 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Joseps show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Joseps are 2.6× more likely than expected to be poets.
The surprise career: High confidence · 36 notable people.
Other spellings
1 in 11 Jospehs spell it Josep
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2011)