Josgart
A compound Germanic name derived from "gard" meaning enclosure or farm.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Josgart. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josgart today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josgart births was 2009 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josgart. 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 Josgart. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2009
8 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#9,409
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Josgart: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Josgart 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 Josgart during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Josgart
The given name Josgart has its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited central and northern Europe during the early medieval period, around the 6th to 8th centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Germanic words "jós" meaning a rider or horseman, and "gart" meaning a spear or javelin.
This name likely originated among the warrior classes of these tribes, where skilled horsemen and proficient spearmen were highly valued and respected. The name Josgart would have been bestowed upon a male child in the hopes that he would grow to embody the traits of a brave and skillful warrior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Josgart can be found in the Burgundian Chronicles, a historical record dating back to the 7th century. Here, a Josgart is mentioned as a prominent military leader who led his tribe's forces against the invading Franks.
In the 9th century, a monk named Josgart is said to have transcribed and preserved several ancient manuscripts, including a copy of the Gospel of St. John, which is now housed in the Vatican Library. His dedication to preserving knowledge and religious texts earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
During the Crusades, a knight named Josgart de Montfort gained fame for his valor and skill on the battlefield. He is recorded as having fought alongside Richard the Lionheart in the Third Crusade and is believed to have perished during the Siege of Acre in 1191.
In the 14th century, a renowned alchemist and philosopher named Josgart von Salzburg made significant contributions to the study of the natural world and the pursuit of knowledge. His writings on the transmutation of metals and the search for the mythical Philosopher's Stone were widely read and studied during his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Josgart was a 16th-century Dutch explorer and navigator, Josgart van der Meer. He is credited with charting several trade routes in the Indian Ocean and establishing trading outposts for the Dutch East India Company in the Spice Islands.
While the name Josgart may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the bravery, wisdom, and adventurous spirit of those who bore it throughout the centuries.
People
Josgart + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josgart as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Josgart: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josgart?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josgart 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Josgart a common name?
We classify Josgart as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josgart most popular?
The single biggest year for Josgart was 2009, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josgart is about 17 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 Josgart in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josgart a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josgart 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 Josgart still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josgart 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 Josgart 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 Americans are named Josgart?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.