Davidjoseph
Derived from the Hebrew David and Joseph, meaning "beloved" and "he will add."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davidjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davidjoseph today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davidjoseph births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davidjoseph. 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 Davidjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,750
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Davidjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davidjoseph 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 Davidjoseph 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davidjoseph
The name Davidjoseph is a combination of two distinct names, David and Joseph, both of which have rich historical roots. The name David is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "דָּוִד" (Dawid), which means "beloved" or "uncle." It is one of the most famous names in the Bible, borne by the legendary King David, who ruled over the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah around 1010-970 BCE.
Joseph, on the other hand, is also a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "יוֹסֵף" (Yosef), meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." It is the name of one of the most important figures in the Book of Genesis, Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph's story is a significant part of the biblical narrative, depicting his rise from a slave to becoming the second-in-command in Egypt.
The combination of these two names, Davidjoseph, is not commonly found in historical records or ancient texts. However, it is possible that this name was created in more recent times, drawing inspiration from the biblical figures of David and Joseph, and combining their names to form a unique and meaningful moniker.
While the name Davidjoseph may not have a long historical lineage, the individual names David and Joseph have been borne by many notable figures throughout history. Some examples include:
1. King David (c. 1040-970 BCE), the famous king of Israel, renowned for his military conquests, poetic writings, and his role in establishing the unified Kingdom of Israel.
2. Joseph (c. 1700 BCE), the biblical figure known for his integrity, wisdom, and ability to interpret dreams, who rose to become the second-in-command in Egypt.
3. Joseph of Arimathea (1st century CE), a wealthy Jewish follower of Jesus, who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial after his crucifixion.
4. David I of Scotland (1084-1153), a King of Scotland who is considered one of the greatest medieval Scottish monarchs, known for his religious reforms and the establishment of burghs.
5. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), an Austrian composer of the Classical period, regarded as one of the most influential composers of his time, and often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony."
While the name Davidjoseph may not have a long-standing historical tradition, it carries the richness and significance of its individual components, David and Joseph, both of which have been deeply ingrained in religious, cultural, and historical narratives for centuries.
People
Davidjoseph + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davidjoseph as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Davidjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davidjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davidjoseph 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 Davidjoseph a common name?
We classify Davidjoseph 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 Davidjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Davidjoseph was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davidjoseph is about 22 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 Davidjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davidjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davidjoseph 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 Davidjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davidjoseph 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 Davidjoseph 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 have the name Davidjoseph?
You can see how many people have the name Davidjoseph on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.