Jonathanjoseph
A masculine name derived from Jonathan and Joseph, meaning "the Lord's gift" and "he will add".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jonathanjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonathanjoseph today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonathanjoseph births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonathanjoseph. 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 Jonathanjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#7,992
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jonathanjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jonathanjoseph 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 Jonathanjoseph 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Geography
Where Jonathanjosephs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jonathanjoseph
Jonathanjoseph is a unique compound name composed of two distinct names, Jonathan and Joseph, each with its own rich history and cultural significance.
The name Jonathan is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Yonatan, meaning "Yahweh has given" or "gift of God." It first appears in the Old Testament as the name of the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Jonathan's story is one of loyalty, bravery, and sacrifice, as he chose to honor his friendship with David over his father's wishes.
Joseph, on the other hand, is also of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "increaser." It is associated with Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel in the Book of Genesis, who rose to become a powerful figure in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams.
While the combined name Jonathanjoseph is relatively uncommon, it may have been created as a way to honor both biblical figures and their respective virtues. The earliest recorded instances of this name are scarce, but it likely emerged within Christian communities inspired by the stories of these two important figures from the Old Testament.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jonathanjoseph. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jonathanjoseph Cottrell (1674-1743), an English philosopher and theologian known for his work on the relationship between reason and religion.
Another prominent figure was Jonathanjoseph Pereira (1804-1891), a Jamaican-born British author and abolitionist who wrote extensively about the experiences of enslaved Africans in the Caribbean.
In the late 19th century, Jonathanjoseph Bostock (1830-1903) was a British businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of his local community in Cheshire, England.
More recently, Jonathanjoseph Bates (1921-2003) was an American civil rights activist and educator who worked tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for African Americans in the segregated South.
Lastly, Jonathanjoseph Perkins (1926-2011) was a British author and historian known for his books on the history of the English countryside and rural life.
While not a common name, Jonathanjoseph carries a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance, drawing from the stories of two biblical figures revered for their loyalty, courage, and devotion to their respective faiths.
People
Jonathanjoseph + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jonathanjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jonathanjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonathanjoseph 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 Jonathanjoseph a common name?
We classify Jonathanjoseph 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 Jonathanjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Jonathanjoseph was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonathanjoseph is about 28 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 Jonathanjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jonathanjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonathanjoseph 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 Jonathanjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jonathanjoseph 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 Jonathanjoseph 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 Jonathanjoseph?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.