Josephandrew
Name meaning "God will add/increase" or "Jehovah has added".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Josephandrew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josephandrew today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josephandrew births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josephandrew. 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 Josephandrew. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1986 SSA rank
#7,248
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Josephandrew: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Josephandrew 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 Josephandrew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Josephandrew
The name Josephandrew is a combination of two distinct names, Joseph and Andrew, both of which have deep roots in history and cultural significance.
Joseph is a name derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means "he will add" or "he will increase". It has its origins in the biblical story of Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, who rose to become a prominent figure in ancient Egypt. The name Joseph has been widely used throughout history, particularly in Christian traditions, where it is associated with Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ.
Andrew, on the other hand, is a Greek name derived from the word "andros", meaning "man" or "warrior". It was popularized by the apostle Andrew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, who is revered as the patron saint of Scotland and Russia. The name has been widely used across Europe and has various forms, such as Andreas and Andrei, in different languages.
While the combination of Joseph and Andrew as a single name is relatively uncommon, there are a few historical references and notable individuals who have borne this unusual moniker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Josephandrew can be found in the American Revolutionary War era. Josephandrew Ripley (1742-1796) was a prominent military officer who served in the Continental Army and achieved the rank of Brigadier General.
In the 19th century, Josephandrew Waddell (1818-1895) was a Scottish-born American Presbyterian minister and theologian who served as the founder and first president of the University of Mississippi.
Another notable figure bearing the name Josephandrew was Josephandrew Williams (1842-1909), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Delaware.
In the 20th century, Josephandrew Dill (1905-1977) was an American illustrator and commercial artist who is best known for his work on the popular comic strip "The Little King".
More recently, Josephandrew Montanez (born 1982) is a Puerto Rican-American mixed martial artist and former professional boxer who has competed in various combat sports promotions.
While the name Josephandrew is certainly unique and uncommon, its components, Joseph and Andrew, have rich historical and cultural significance, drawing from both Judeo-Christian and Greek traditions. The combination of these names serves as a testament to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped naming traditions throughout history.
People
Josephandrew + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josephandrew 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
Josephandrew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josephandrew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josephandrew 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Josephandrew a common name?
We classify Josephandrew as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josephandrew most popular?
The single biggest year for Josephandrew was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josephandrew is about 38 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 Josephandrew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josephandrew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josephandrew 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 Josephandrew still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josephandrew 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 Josephandrew 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 have the name Josephandrew?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.