Joshuacaleb
A combination of two Hebrew names meaning "the Lord is salvation" and "loyal, bold".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Joshuacaleb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joshuacaleb today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joshuacaleb births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joshuacaleb. 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 Joshuacaleb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,415
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Joshuacaleb: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Joshuacaleb 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 Joshuacaleb 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Joshuacaleb
The name Joshuacaleb is a unique blend of two distinct biblical names, Joshua and Caleb, each with its own rich history and significance. It is a modern invention, likely created as a creative combination of these two revered names, rather than being derived from any specific language or culture.
Joshua is a Hebrew name, derived from the longer form Yehoshua, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." It is a prominent name in the Old Testament, borne by the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Joshua, the son of Nun, is celebrated as a courageous and faithful leader who played a pivotal role in the conquest of Canaan.
Caleb, on the other hand, is also a Hebrew name, meaning "faithful" or "whole-hearted." In the Book of Numbers, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Along with Joshua, he was among the only two spies who remained faithful to God and encouraged the Israelites to trust in divine protection and proceed with the conquest.
While there are no direct historical references to the combined name Joshuacaleb, its roots can be traced back to these two biblical figures who embodied courage, faith, and unwavering devotion to God's plan. Their steadfast commitment to the divine mission made them iconic figures in the religious traditions of Judaism and Christianity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of a person bearing the name Joshua can be found in the biblical account itself, where Joshua, the son of Nun, assumed leadership after the death of Moses. Another notable figure was Joshua the High Priest, who played a crucial role in the reconstruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Similarly, the name Caleb has a long history, with one of the earliest mentions being Caleb the son of Jephunneh, the faithful spy in the Book of Numbers. In later times, Caleb Cushing (1800-1879) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the Attorney General of the United States under President Franklin Pierce.
While the combined name Joshuacaleb is relatively modern, it carries the weight of these two ancient and revered names, symbolizing a fusion of unwavering faith, courage, and devotion to a higher purpose.
People
Joshuacaleb + last name combinations
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FAQ
Joshuacaleb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joshuacaleb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joshuacaleb 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Joshuacaleb a common name?
We classify Joshuacaleb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joshuacaleb most popular?
The single biggest year for Joshuacaleb was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joshuacaleb is about 22 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 Joshuacaleb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joshuacaleb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joshuacaleb 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 Joshuacaleb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joshuacaleb 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 Joshuacaleb 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 are called Joshuacaleb?
See how many people have the name Joshuacaleb on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.