Guiseppi
Italian form of Joseph, a masculine name meaning 'he will add'.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Guiseppi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Guiseppi today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Guiseppi births was 1917 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Guiseppi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Guiseppi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1917
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,977
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Guiseppi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Guiseppi from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Guiseppi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Guiseppi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Guiseppi
Guiseppi is an Italian given name derived from the Latin name Iosephus, which in turn originated from the Hebrew name Yosef. The name Yosef is derived from the Hebrew root yasaf, meaning "he will add." It first appeared in the biblical Book of Genesis, referring to the son of Jacob and Rachel who later became a powerful vizier in ancient Egypt.
The name Iosephus was widely used among Greek speakers in the Hellenistic period, and it eventually became the Latin name Josephus. In Italy, the name evolved into various forms, such as Giuseppe, Giuseppi, and Guiseppi, with regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Guiseppi can be found in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), who mentions a character named Guiseppi degli Albizzi in his work, the Divine Comedy.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Guiseppi. One of the most famous was Guiseppi Verdi (1813-1901), the renowned Italian composer known for operas such as Rigoletto, La Traviata, and Aida.
Another notable Guiseppi was Guiseppi Garibaldi (1807-1882), the Italian patriot and military leader who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century.
In the realm of art, Guiseppi Arcimboldo (1526-1593) was an Italian painter best known for his whimsical portraits composed of fruits, vegetables, and other objects.
Guiseppi Mazzini (1805-1872) was an Italian patriot, philosopher, and politician who played a significant role in the movement for Italian unification and was a leading figure in the philosophy of modern nationalism.
Finally, Guiseppi Saragat (1898-1988) was an Italian politician who served as the fifth President of the Italian Republic from 1964 to 1971.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Guiseppi throughout history, reflecting its Italian origins and rich cultural heritage.
People
Guiseppi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Guiseppi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Guiseppi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Guiseppi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Guiseppi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Guiseppi a common name?
We classify Guiseppi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Guiseppi most popular?
The single biggest year for Guiseppi was 1917, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Guiseppi is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Guiseppi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Guiseppi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Guiseppi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Guiseppi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Guiseppi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Guiseppi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Guiseppi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.