Josephus
Pronunciation: [ j-ohs-EEF-uhs ]
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Josephus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 472 babies have been named Josephus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josephus is past its peak , currently ranked #34,554 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,554
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Josephus
Josephus is a boy name .
Josephus is currently ranked #34,554 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josephus include Jos, Jose, Josey, Joseie, Josep, Josepy, Josepie, Hus, Husy, Husie, Joy, and Joie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Josephus include Joseph, Jose, Josef, Joseluis, Josey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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