Joshuajames
A masculine name combining Joshua, of Hebrew origin meaning "God is salvation", with James, of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Joshuajames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joshuajames today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joshuajames births was 1999 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joshuajames. 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 Joshuajames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
1999
10 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2014 SSA rank
#10,153
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Joshuajames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joshuajames from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 39 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Joshuajames remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joshuajames 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 Joshuajames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joshuajames' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Joshuajames
Joshuajames is a unique combination of two distinct names, each with its own rich history and cultural significance. The first part, Joshua, finds its origins in the Hebrew language and can be traced back to biblical times. Derived from the Hebrew words "Yehovah" (meaning God) and "yoshia" (meaning to save or deliver), Joshua is a theophoric name that translates to "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is my salvation." This powerful name was borne by the biblical figure Joshua, the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
The name James, on the other hand, has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It later evolved into the Latin form "Iacomus" and eventually became the English name James. In the New Testament, James was the name of two of Jesus' apostles: James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. This biblical connection contributed to the widespread popularity of the name across various Christian traditions.
Throughout history, the name Joshua has been borne by numerous notable figures. One of the earliest recorded examples is Joshua ben Hananiah, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 1st century CE and is celebrated for his wisdom and teachings. Another significant figure is Joshua the Stylite, a Byzantine monk and scholar from the 5th century CE, known for his historical writings and advocacy for the Monophysite Christian doctrine.
The name James also has a rich legacy, with several prominent individuals bearing this name. Saint James the Great, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, is revered as the patron saint of Spain and is associated with the famous pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago. King James I of England, who reigned from 1603 to 1625, is remembered for commissioning the King James Version of the Bible, which had a profound impact on the English language and literature.
Other notable figures include Joshua Sylvester, a 17th-century English poet and translator, and James Clerk Maxwell, the 19th-century Scottish mathematician and scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in electromagnetism and the kinetic theory of gases. Additionally, Joshua Reynolds, an 18th-century English painter, and James Joyce, the 20th-century Irish novelist and poet, both left indelible marks on their respective fields.
While the combination of Joshuajames is relatively uncommon, it carries the weight of two powerful names with deep historical and cultural roots, spanning religious traditions, literature, art, and scientific discoveries. This unique blend of names offers a rich tapestry of meaning and significance, reflecting the diverse and intertwined histories that have shaped our understanding of these two names.
People
Joshuajames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joshuajames as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joshuajames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joshuajames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joshuajames 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Joshuajames a common name?
We classify Joshuajames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 93 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joshuajames most popular?
The single biggest year for Joshuajames was 1999, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joshuajames is about 25 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 Joshuajames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joshuajames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joshuajames 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 Joshuajames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joshuajames 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 Joshuajames 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 Joshuajames?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.