Jose
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jose: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1975.
Jose is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning "He will add" or "God increases." The name carries deep biblical roots, being borne by the earthly father of Jesus and the patriarch sold into Egypt. Famous bearers include the Portuguese football manager José Mourinho, one of the most celebrated tactical minds in the sport, and José Martí, the Cuban poet and national hero who led his country's independence movement. Place connections are plentiful: countless towns and cities named San José or São José appear across the Americas, many founded by Spanish or Portuguese explorers. A further note: while historically less common in Scotland, the name has steadily gained presence through diaspora communities and international football, standing alongside its English equivalent, Joseph.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19754 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 16since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y