5 names whose roots carry the sense of growth, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | God will add | 7,315 | |
| Jose | God will add | 3,678 | |
| Josephine | God will add | 4,126 | |
| Chloe | Young green shoot | 6,210 | |
| Josie | God will add | 3,027 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.