Josegabriel
God's strength, a masculine name of Spanish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Josegabriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josegabriel today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josegabriel births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josegabriel. 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 Josegabriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,123
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Josegabriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Josegabriel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Josegabriel 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 Josegabriel 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 Josegabriel
The name Josegabriel is a unique combination of two distinct names, Jose and Gabriel, each with its own rich history and cultural significance. The first part, Jose, is a Spanish variant of the name Joseph, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Yosef. Derived from the Hebrew verb "yasaf," meaning "to add" or "to increase," the name Joseph is associated with biblical figures and carries connotations of fruitfulness and abundance.
Gabriel, on the other hand, is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my strength" or "warrior of God." It is the name of an archangel in various Abrahamic religions and has been widely used across multiple cultures throughout history. The combination of Jose and Gabriel creates a unique name that bridges Spanish and Hebrew influences, symbolizing both abundance and divine strength.
While there are no definitive records of the name Josegabriel appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the individual components of the name have historical references. The name Joseph is prominent in the Bible, most notably in the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, who rose to power in ancient Egypt. Gabriel, the archangel, is mentioned in the Bible, the Quran, and other religious texts, often as a messenger of God.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Josegabriel are relatively modern, but the name has been carried by notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Josegabriel Aguilar (1857-1924), a Mexican politician and military officer who served as the Governor of Tlaxcala from 1911 to 1915. Another notable bearer of the name was Josegabriel Treviño (1893-1963), a Mexican actor and singer who popularized the genre of corrido music in the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Josegabriel Vázquez (1926-2016) was a renowned Mexican writer and poet who received the prestigious Xavier Villaurrutia Award for his literary contributions. Additionally, Josegabriel Aceves Navarro (1915-1990) was a Mexican artist and muralist known for his vibrant depictions of everyday life and social commentary.
One of the most recent and influential figures with the name Josegabriel is Josegabriel Pardo (1987-present), a Colombian-American actor and writer best known for his roles in television series such as "Narcos" and "Mayans M.C." His work has helped bring greater representation and visibility to Latinx narratives in mainstream media.
People
Josegabriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josegabriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Josegabriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josegabriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josegabriel 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Josegabriel a common name?
We classify Josegabriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josegabriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Josegabriel was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josegabriel is about 11 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 Josegabriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josegabriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josegabriel 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 Josegabriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josegabriel 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 Josegabriel 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 Josegabriel?
Want to know how many people share the name Josegabriel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.