Josemanuel
God is with us, combined name of Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,262 living Americans carry the first name Josemanuel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josemanuel today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josemanuel births was 2006 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josemanuel. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 271,596 Americans
Peak year
2006
62 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,312
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Josemanuel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Josemanuel from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 478 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Josemanuel 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 Josemanuel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Josemanuels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Josemanuel, while Illinois, Florida, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 134 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Josemanuel
The name Josemanuel is a Spanish given name that combines two separate names: Jose and Manuel. Jose is derived from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." Manuel, on the other hand, is a Spanish form of the Hebrew name Emmanuel, which means "God is with us."
The name Jose has its roots in the Old Testament, where Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel. He became an important figure in ancient Egypt, rising to a position of power and saving his family from famine. The name Manuel, or its Hebrew counterpart Emmanuel, holds significant religious connotations, referring to the belief that God is present among his people.
While the combined name Josemanuel does not have a long historical tradition, it emerged in Spanish-speaking cultures as a way to honor both Joseph and the concept of Emmanuel. It gained popularity in regions with strong Catholic influences, where devotion to religious figures and teachings played a significant role in naming traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Josemanuel was Josemanuel Hidalgo (1614-1688), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his religious works, particularly those depicting the Virgin Mary and saints. Another notable figure was Josemanuel Quintana (1772-1857), a Spanish poet and statesman who served as the Minister of the Interior during the reign of Ferdinand VII.
In the 19th century, Josemanuel Groot (1801-1878), a Colombian writer and diplomat, made significant contributions to the field of literature and diplomacy. He served as the Minister Plenipotentiary of Colombia in several European countries and wrote extensively on topics ranging from history to poetry.
More recently, Josemanuel Mireles (1906-1985), a Mexican artist and painter, gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of Mexican culture and landscapes. His works are showcased in various museums and galleries, celebrating the rich traditions and heritage of his homeland.
Another notable figure was Josemanuel Acosta (1935-2014), a Venezuelan writer and journalist who chronicled the country's political and social landscape through his novels, essays, and newspaper columns. His works provided insightful commentary on the challenges and complexities faced by Venezuelan society.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals have left their mark on various fields, carrying the name Josemanuel and contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of their respective regions and eras.
People
Josemanuel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josemanuel 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
Josemanuel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josemanuel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josemanuel 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 271,596 US residents.
Is Josemanuel a common name?
We classify Josemanuel as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,284 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josemanuel most popular?
The single biggest year for Josemanuel was 2006, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josemanuel is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Josemanuel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josemanuel 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.
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.