Josejuan
A masculine combination of the names Jose and Juan, derived from the Hebrew names Joseph and John.
Name Census estimates that about 257 living Americans carry the first name Josejuan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josejuan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josejuan births was 1996 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josejuan. 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.
People living today
257
~ 1 in 1,333,674 Americans
Peak year
1996
14 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,312
Tracked since 1986
Census
Josejuan in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,104 people with the first name Josejuan, which placed it at #11,558 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#11,558
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,104 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Josejuan
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Josejuan is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Josejuan described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Josejuan at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.2% · 1,084
- White1.0% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 3
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Popularity
Josejuan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Josejuan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Josejuan 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 Josejuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Josejuans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Josejuan
The name Josejuan is an intriguing blend of two distinct names, "Jose" and "Juan," each with its own rich history and cultural significance. This unique combination is believed to have originated in Spanish-speaking regions, most likely as a way to honor both Joseph and John, two prominent figures in Christian tradition.
The first part of the name, "Jose," derives from the Hebrew name "Yosef," which means "he will add" or "he will increase." It is the Spanish equivalent of the name Joseph, which has been widely used throughout history in various cultures and religions. The name Joseph is found in the Bible, where it refers to the son of Jacob and Rachel, who later became an important figure in the story of the Exodus.
The second part of the name, "Juan," is the Spanish equivalent of the name John, which originates from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." John is a prominent name in the Christian tradition, as it was the name of John the Baptist and the Apostle John, both central figures in the New Testament.
While the exact origins of the combined name Josejuan are unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a way to honor both Joseph and John, possibly as a sign of devotion or as a way to invoke the protection and blessings associated with these two holy figures. This practice of combining names was not uncommon in certain regions and time periods, particularly in areas with strong Catholic or Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Josejuan dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in historical records from Spain and its colonies in the Americas. During this time period, the Catholic faith played a significant role in shaping cultural and societal norms, which may have contributed to the popularity of combining religious names.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Josejuan, though their fame and influence may have varied across different regions and time periods. One such individual was Josejuan Fernández de Heredia (1310-1396), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Governor of Aragon during the 14th century.
Another notable figure was Josejuan de Mier y Villarreal (1660-1724), a Spanish Jesuit missionary and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. He is credited with founding several missions and settlements in present-day Mexico and Texas.
In the realm of literature, Josejuan Benegasi y Luján (1706-1770) was a Spanish playwright and poet who contributed to the development of the Spanish Neoclassical literary movement. His works, including plays and poetry, explored themes of morality and societal critique.
The name Josejuan also found its way into the world of art, with Josejuan Fernández de Salas (1714-1787), a Spanish painter known for his religious and historical works. He was a prominent figure in the Baroque and Neoclassical art movements in Spain.
Lastly, Josejuan Ramos Zapata (1831-1892) was a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution and the establishment of the Mexican Republic in the late 19th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Josejuan throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this unique name.
People
Josejuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josejuan 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
Josejuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josejuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 257 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josejuan 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 1,333,674 US residents.
Is Josejuan a common name?
We classify Josejuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josejuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Josejuan was 1996, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josejuan is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Josejuan in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,104 people with the name Josejuan, or 0.37 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,558 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Josejuan in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Josejuan?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Josejuan appears almost entirely male. Of the 1,092 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Josejuan?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Josejuan is Hispanic at 98.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Josejuan most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Josejuan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (1,084 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Josejuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josejuan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josejuan 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 Josejuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josejuan 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 Josejuan 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.
How common is the name Josejuan?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Josejuan, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.