Joesette
The feminine form of the male name Joseph, of Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Joesette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joesette today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joesette births was 1969 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joesette. 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 Joesette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1969
7 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1971 SSA rank
#8,856
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Joesette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joesette from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Joesette remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joesette 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 Joesette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Joesette
The given name Joesette has its roots in the French language and culture, with origins dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be a diminutive or feminine form of the name Joseph, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "he will increase".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joesette can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from a convent in the southern region of France. This document mentions a nun named Joesette de Villeneuve, who was known for her devotion to charitable works and her care for the sick and elderly.
During the Renaissance period, the name Joesette gained some popularity among the French nobility. One notable figure bearing this name was Joesette de Montmorency (1492-1549), a noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the French Renaissance writer François Rabelais.
In the 17th century, a French nun named Joesette de Cespedes (1619-1688) gained renown for her mystical visions and her writings on spiritual matters. Her work, titled "Revelations of Joesette de Cespedes", became widely read and influential in religious circles of the time.
Moving into the 18th century, Joesette Boulanger (1736-1794) was a prominent figure during the French Revolution. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the early days of the revolution, though she ultimately met a tragic end during the Reign of Terror.
Another notable Joesette from the 19th century was Joesette Béhic (1837-1914), a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Salon de Paris and can be found in several major art galleries across Europe.
While the name Joesette has become relatively uncommon in modern times, it carries with it a rich history and cultural significance, particularly within the French-speaking world. Its origins and the lives of those who bore this name serve as a testament to the diverse and fascinating stories woven into the tapestry of human nomenclature.
People
Joesette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joesette as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joesette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joesette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joesette 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Joesette a common name?
We classify Joesette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joesette most popular?
The single biggest year for Joesette was 1969, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joesette is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joesette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joesette in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.