Josericardo
Josericardo: A masculine given name combining the elements "José" (meaning "he will add") and "Ricardo" (meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader").
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Josericardo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josericardo today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josericardo births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josericardo. 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 Josericardo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#9,267
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Josericardo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Josericardo 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 Josericardo 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Josericardo
Josericardo is a unique and intriguing name that blends elements from Spanish and Portuguese origins. Its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, where names were often crafted by combining various elements to create distinct monikers.
The first part of the name, "Jose," finds its origins in the Hebrew name "Yosef," which means "he will add" or "he will increase." This name gained widespread popularity across the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain and Portugal, following the spread of Christianity and the veneration of Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ.
The second part of the name, "ricardo," derives from the Germanic name "Rikhard," which is composed of the elements "ric" (meaning "ruler" or "powerful") and "hard" (meaning "hardy" or "brave"). This portion of the name gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly among the Visigothic and Frankish nobility.
While no specific historical references to the combined name Josericardo have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that this unique combination emerged organically as a means of distinguishing individuals within communities or families.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Josericardo can be found in the annals of 16th-century Spain, where a nobleman named Josericardo de Meneses (1538-1612) was known for his military exploits and his service to the Spanish Crown.
Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Josericardo, including:
1. Josericardo Fernández (1778-1846), a Spanish-born artist and engraver who made significant contributions to the development of printmaking techniques in South America.
2. Josericardo Machado (1892-1976), a Brazilian lawyer and politician who played a pivotal role in the drafting of the 1946 Brazilian Constitution.
3. Josericardo Álvarez (1921-2003), a renowned Mexican writer and intellectual whose works explored themes of identity, social justice, and cultural heritage.
4. Josericardo Calzada (1944-2018), a Cuban-born artist and sculptor known for his vibrant and expressive works that blended elements of Afro-Cuban culture and modernism.
5. Josericardo Huertos (born 1972), a Peruvian economist and academic who has held influential positions in international organizations, advocating for sustainable development and economic reform.
These individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds and spanning various eras, have contributed to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual landscapes, carrying the distinctive name Josericardo as a reflection of their unique identities and legacies.
People
Josericardo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josericardo 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
Josericardo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josericardo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josericardo 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Josericardo a common name?
We classify Josericardo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josericardo most popular?
The single biggest year for Josericardo was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josericardo is about 27 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 Josericardo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josericardo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josericardo 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 Josericardo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josericardo 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 Josericardo 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 Josericardo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Josericardo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.