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Summary

Jose is a Spanish name derived from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'he will add'. Its linguistic journey includes forms like Iosephus and Joseph. The name is connected to biblical narratives, particularly of Saint Joseph. Jose is popular in Spanish-speaking cultures and is often viewed positively, reflecting cultural values and familial connections.

The name Jose is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jose has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jose' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 138th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 134th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 113th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 54th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 44th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 82nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2382nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1840th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2015th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1551st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1649th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4004th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jose' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.