Find out how popular the first name Josip has been for the last 42 years (from 1976 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Josip by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Josip is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Josip.

The history of the first name Josip

The name Josip originates from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means "he will add" or "he will increase". It is derived from the root yasaf, meaning "to add" or "to increase". The name has been used across various cultures and languages over the centuries.

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Joseph is the son of Jacob and Rachel, and one of the twelve patriarchs of the Israelites. The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is a well-known tale in the Book of Genesis. Joseph's life is portrayed as a journey from being an enslaved prisoner to becoming the second-in-command of Egypt.

The name Josip emerged as a variation of Joseph in Slavic languages, particularly in the Balkan region. It has been widely used among Croats, Serbs, Slovenes, and Macedonians. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Josip dates back to the 11th century, when it appears in medieval Croatian documents.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Josip. Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman who served as the first President of Yugoslavia from 1953 until his death. Josip Jelačić (1801-1859) was a Croatian Ban (viceroy) of Croatia and a military leader who played a significant role in the Croatian national revival.

Josip Juraj Strossmayer (1815-1905) was a Croatian bishop and benefactor who promoted Croatian culture and education. Josip Kozarac (1858-1906) was a renowned Croatian writer and novelist, known for his works that depicted rural life in Slavonia.

Josip Runjić (1919-1999) was a Croatian sculptor and artist, best known for his monumental public sculptures and memorials. These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Josip throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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