Charlesjoseph
A masculine compound name combining Charles meaning "free man" with Joseph meaning "he will add".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Charlesjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Charlesjoseph today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Charlesjoseph births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Charlesjoseph. 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 Charlesjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,920
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Charlesjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Charlesjoseph 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 Charlesjoseph during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Charlesjoseph
The name Charlesjoseph is a compound name derived from two separate given names of distinct linguistic origins. Charles is a French form of the Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "peasant." It was popularized by the Carolingian dynasty of Frankish kings, including the renowned Charlemagne (742-814). Joseph, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add" or "he will increase," originating from the biblical figure Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel.
While the combination of these two names is relatively modern, each component has a rich historical legacy. The name Charles has been borne by numerous European monarchs and nobles, such as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558), and Charles I of England (1600-1649). Notable examples of individuals named Joseph include Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus mentioned in the New Testament, and Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), the former leader of the Soviet Union.
In terms of historical references, the name Charles appears in various medieval chronicles and literary works, including the Chanson de Roland, an Old French epic poem. Joseph, being a biblical name, is found extensively in religious texts such as the Book of Genesis and the Quran.
Some notable individuals throughout history bearing the name Charlesjoseph include:
1. Charlesjoseph Taffin de Givenchy (1768-1846), a French aristocrat and founder of the House of Givenchy.
2. Charlesjoseph de Beauchamp (1742-1830), a French jurist and author.
3. Charlesjoseph Demoulin (1804-1869), a Belgian architect and engineer.
4. Charlesjoseph Natoire (1700-1777), a French painter and illustrator.
5. Charlesjoseph Duvaux (1770-1837), a French military officer and politician.
It is worth noting that while the compound name Charlesjoseph is not as common as its individual components, it has been used throughout history, often by individuals from noble or prominent families who combined their given names to create a unique moniker.
People
Charlesjoseph + last name combinations
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Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Charlesjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Charlesjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Charlesjoseph 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Charlesjoseph a common name?
We classify Charlesjoseph as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Charlesjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Charlesjoseph was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Charlesjoseph is about 32 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 Charlesjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Charlesjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Charlesjoseph 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 Charlesjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Charlesjoseph 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 Charlesjoseph 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 called Charlesjoseph?
Want to know how many people share the name Charlesjoseph? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.