Joshuadaniel
God's salvation, gift of God; a masculine name combining Hebrew origins.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Joshuadaniel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joshuadaniel today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joshuadaniel births was 1995 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joshuadaniel. 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 Joshuadaniel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1995
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,427
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Joshuadaniel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joshuadaniel from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joshuadaniel 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 Joshuadaniel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Joshuadaniel
The given name "Joshuadaniel" is a combination of two Hebrew names: Joshua and Daniel. These names have rich historical roots and cultural significance.
Joshua is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical figure Joshua, who was the successor of Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name is a combination of the Hebrew words "Yeho" (meaning "God") and "shua" (meaning "to save" or "to deliver"). Therefore, Joshua literally means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance."
Daniel, on the other hand, is also a Hebrew name derived from the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet in the Old Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "danel" or "dan," which means "God is my judge." Daniel was known for his wisdom, courage, and unwavering faith in God.
Both Joshua and Daniel are prominent figures in the Old Testament, and their names are deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The combination of these two names, "Joshuadaniel," is a unique and meaningful name that reflects the significance of these biblical characters.
While there are no specific historical references to the combined name "Joshuadaniel," several notable individuals have borne these names separately throughout history. For instance, Joshua ben Hananiah was a notable Jewish scholar who lived during the 1st century CE and was known for his wisdom and teachings.
Daniel, on the other hand, was the name of several prominent figures in history, including Daniel the Prophet from the Old Testament, and Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), the English writer and author of the famous novel "Robinson Crusoe."
Other notable individuals named Joshua include Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), the influential English portrait painter, and Joshua Chamberlain (1828-1914), a Union officer during the American Civil War who played a crucial role in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Famous individuals named Daniel include Daniel Boone (1734-1820), the American pioneer and explorer, and Daniel Webster (1782-1852), the American statesman and orator.
While the combined name "Joshuadaniel" is not as common as its individual components, it carries a rich cultural and historical significance, representing the virtues of wisdom, courage, faith, and deliverance associated with these biblical figures.
People
Joshuadaniel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joshuadaniel 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
Joshuadaniel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joshuadaniel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joshuadaniel 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 Joshuadaniel a common name?
We classify Joshuadaniel 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 Joshuadaniel most popular?
The single biggest year for Joshuadaniel was 1995, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joshuadaniel is about 28 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 Joshuadaniel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joshuadaniel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joshuadaniel 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 Joshuadaniel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joshuadaniel 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 Joshuadaniel 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 named Joshuadaniel?
Find out how many people share the name Joshuadaniel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.