Joshuadavid
A combination of Hebrew names meaning "Jehovah is salvation" and "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Joshuadavid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joshuadavid today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joshuadavid births was 1991 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joshuadavid. 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 Joshuadavid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1991
10 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,416
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Joshuadavid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joshuadavid from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 25 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
Joshuadavid 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 Joshuadavid 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 Joshuadavid
The name Joshuadavid is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct names, each with its own rich history and cultural significance. The first part, Joshua, has its roots in the Hebrew language and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehoshua" or "Yeshua," which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "Yahweh saves." This name can be traced back to the biblical figure Joshua, the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
The second part of the name, David, also has Hebrew origins and is derived from the Hebrew name "Dawid," which means "beloved" or "beloved one." This name is closely associated with the biblical figure King David, who was revered for his courage, leadership, and devotion to God in the Old Testament. The combination of these two names, Joshuadavid, creates a powerful and meaningful moniker that reflects a deep connection to the Judeo-Christian tradition.
In ancient times, the name Joshua was prominently featured in the Book of Joshua in the Hebrew Bible, which recounts the exploits of Joshua, the leader of the Israelites after the death of Moses. The name David, on the other hand, gained immense significance through the life and reign of King David, who is celebrated in the Books of Samuel and Chronicles, as well as in the Psalms.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Joshua or David, but the combined name Joshuadavid is relatively rare. One of the earliest recorded examples of this name can be found in the 17th century, when Joshuadavid Hayyim (1625-1696) was a Polish-Jewish scholar and author known for his works on Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.
Another prominent figure was Joshuadavid Michaelis (1717-1791), a German biblical scholar and Orientalist who made significant contributions to the study of the Hebrew Bible and its languages. In the 19th century, Joshuadavid Blackman (1845-1926) was an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious and theological topics.
Moving forward in time, Joshuadavid Walls (1885-1963) was an American baseball player and coach who played for several teams in the early 20th century. More recently, Joshuadavid Sanders (born 1992) is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world.
While the name Joshuadavid may be uncommon, it carries a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, weaving together the threads of two iconic biblical figures and celebrating the enduring legacy of faith, courage, and leadership that they embodied.
People
Joshuadavid + last name combinations
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FAQ
Joshuadavid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joshuadavid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joshuadavid 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 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Joshuadavid a common name?
We classify Joshuadavid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joshuadavid most popular?
The single biggest year for Joshuadavid was 1991, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joshuadavid is about 30 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 Joshuadavid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joshuadavid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joshuadavid 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 Joshuadavid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joshuadavid 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 Joshuadavid 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 Joshuadavid?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.