Josephthomas
A combination name derived from Hebrew meaning "Jehovah/God will increase" and Aramaic meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Josephthomas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josephthomas today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josephthomas births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josephthomas. 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 Josephthomas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,533
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Josephthomas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Josephthomas 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 Josephthomas 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Josephthomas
The name Josephthomas is a unique combination of two distinct names – Joseph and Thomas. Each component has its own rich history and cultural significance.
Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." It can be traced back to the biblical figure Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, whose story is recounted in the Book of Genesis. Joseph was known for his ability to interpret dreams and his rise to power in ancient Egypt.
The name Thomas, on the other hand, has its roots in the Aramaic name Ta'oma, meaning "twin." It is associated with one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, known as Doubting Thomas, who famously doubted the resurrection of Christ until he witnessed it himself. The name gained popularity among early Christians and has been widely used across various cultures.
While there are no known historical figures specifically named Josephthomas, the combination of these two names is a testament to the blending of different cultural and religious traditions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Joseph dates back to the biblical narrative, where Joseph, the son of Jacob, played a pivotal role in ancient Egypt. In Christian tradition, Joseph was also the name of the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Thomas, on the other hand, is most famously associated with the Apostle Thomas, who was one of the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. His skepticism and eventual belief in the resurrection of Christ are celebrated in various Christian traditions.
Throughout history, both Joseph and Thomas have been popular names, with many notable individuals bearing these names. Some famous Josephs include Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), the Soviet leader; Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), the renowned Austrian composer; and Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), the Polish-British novelist.
Similarly, famous individuals named Thomas include Thomas Edison (1847-1931), the American inventor; Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), the Italian philosopher and theologian; and Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the third President of the United States.
While the name Josephthomas itself is relatively uncommon, it serves as a unique fusion of two culturally and historically significant names, each with its own rich tapestry of meaning and symbolism.
People
Josephthomas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josephthomas 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
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FAQ
Josephthomas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josephthomas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josephthomas 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 Josephthomas a common name?
We classify Josephthomas 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 Josephthomas most popular?
The single biggest year for Josephthomas was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josephthomas is about 31 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 Josephthomas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josephthomas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josephthomas 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 Josephthomas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josephthomas 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 Josephthomas 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 share the name Josephthomas?
Want to know how many Americans are named Josephthomas? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.