Name meaning & stats
Josephus
Josephus. 629 US babies since 1940, peak 1949. Notable Josephuss are 1.9× over-represented as psychologists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1949
629 US babies were named Josephus between 1940 and 2025.
Where Josephuss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.7× | Low · 9 people |
| Psychologist | 1.9× | Low · 5 people |
| Computer scientist | 1.7× | Low · 4 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are psychologists, Josephuss show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1949)