Jossimar
A masculine name derived from the Spanish phrase "yo soy mar" meaning "I am the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jossimar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jossimar today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jossimar births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jossimar. 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 Jossimar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,230
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Jossimar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jossimar 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 Jossimar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jossimar
The name Jossimar is a relatively modern combination of two distinct names - Jossi and Mar. The first part, Jossi, is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Joseph, which means "he will add" or "he will increase." This name can be traced back to the biblical figure Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, whose story is told in the Book of Genesis.
The second part of the name, Mar, has its origins in Latin and is derived from the word "mare," meaning "sea." It was commonly used as a name or a suffix in various European cultures, particularly in Spain and Portugal. The combination of Jossi and Mar creates a unique name that blends elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions.
While the name Jossimar does not have a long historical record, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Jossimar Caldera, a Venezuelan baseball player who played in the minor leagues in the late 20th century.
Another notable figure is Jossimar Cañizalez, a Venezuelan footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in South America and Europe during the early 2000s. He was born in 1983 and represented the Venezuelan national team on several occasions.
In the realm of literature, there is Jossimar Palacios, a Colombian writer and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories. He was born in 1973 and his works explore themes of identity, social issues, and the human experience.
Moving to the world of music, Jossimar Araujo is a Venezuelan singer and composer known for his contributions to the Latin American folk music scene. He was born in 1967 and has released several albums that blend traditional Venezuelan rhythms with contemporary influences.
Lastly, Jossimar Chávez is a Peruvian artist and sculptor who has gained recognition for his works in various mediums, including ceramics, metal, and wood. He was born in 1965 and his pieces often explore themes of nature, culture, and the human form.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jossimar throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving their mark on the cultural landscape.
People
Jossimar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jossimar 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
Jossimar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jossimar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jossimar 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jossimar a common name?
We classify Jossimar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jossimar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jossimar was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jossimar is about 16 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 Jossimar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jossimar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jossimar 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 Jossimar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jossimar 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 Jossimar 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 Jossimar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.