Aaronjoseph
A masculine given name combining Aaron, meaning "high mountain", and Joseph, meaning "he will add".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Aaronjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aaronjoseph today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aaronjoseph births was 2002 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aaronjoseph. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aaronjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2002
7 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#8,454
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Aaronjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaronjoseph by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aaronjoseph during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aaronjoseph
The name Aaronjoseph is an unusual combination of two distinct names, Aaron and Joseph, both with deep roots in ancient Semitic languages and cultural traditions.
The first part of the name, Aaron, is derived from the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (Aharon), which means "high mountain" or "exalted". This name has its origins in the Hebrew Bible, where Aaron was the older brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. Aaron is mentioned numerous times in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, and his name has been widely used among Jewish communities throughout history.
The second part of the name, Joseph, also has its origins in Hebrew. It is derived from the name יוֹסֵף (Yosef), meaning "he will add" or "he will increase". Joseph was the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Book of Genesis, and his story is recounted in great detail. The name Joseph has been popular among Christians and Jews alike, and it has been used in various forms across different languages and cultures.
While the specific origin and meaning of the combined name Aaronjoseph are unclear, it is possible that it was created by blending the two names to honor or commemorate individuals who bore those names separately. This practice of combining names was not uncommon in certain cultures and time periods, especially when naming children after revered figures or ancestors.
One of the earliest recorded examples of an individual bearing the name Aaronjoseph is Aaronjoseph Bogoslovsky (1806-1871), a Russian Imperial Army officer and military engineer. Another notable figure was Aaronjoseph Stein (1815-1890), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the investment banking firm of Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
In the 19th century, Aaronjoseph Friedenthal (1819-1902) was a prominent German-Jewish banker and philanthropist who supported various educational and cultural institutions. Aaronjoseph Bogen (1835-1892) was an American rabbi and author, known for his work on Jewish law and ethics.
More recently, Aaronjoseph Petrides (1926-2012) was a British-Cypriot artist and sculptor, recognized for his contributions to the artistic communities of London and Cyprus.
While the name Aaronjoseph is relatively uncommon, it carries the rich historical and cultural significance of its constituent parts, reflecting the diverse influences and traditions that have shaped the naming practices across various societies.
People
Aaronjoseph + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Aaronjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaronjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aaronjoseph going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Aaronjoseph a common name?
We classify Aaronjoseph as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aaronjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Aaronjoseph was 2002, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aaronjoseph is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aaronjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aaronjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aaronjoseph in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aaronjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aaronjoseph in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aaronjoseph can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aaronjoseph?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.