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Joss
UnisexMeaning of Joss: English: 'member of the Goths'
Joss is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6294th most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 2263rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6294
13 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2263
10 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
691
First recorded 1977 · peak 2005
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
63% boys · 37% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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