Markjoseph
Mark is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning "consecrated to the god Mars".
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Markjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markjoseph today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markjoseph births was 1999 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markjoseph. 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 Markjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1999
9 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2000 SSA rank
#7,197
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Markjoseph: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markjoseph 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 34 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markjoseph 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 Markjoseph during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Markjosephs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Markjoseph
The name Markjoseph is a unique combination of two distinct names, Mark and Joseph, each with its own rich history and origins. Mark is a name derived from the ancient Roman name Marcus, which itself is believed to be of Etruscan origin, meaning "consecrated to the god Mars." The name was prevalent in ancient Rome and was borne by several notable figures, including the famous Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC).
Joseph, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name derived from the Biblical figure Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel. The name means "he will add" or "he will increase" in Hebrew. Joseph was an important figure in the Old Testament, known for his ability to interpret dreams and his role in saving Egypt from famine. The name Joseph has been a popular choice among Christians and Jews for centuries, with numerous notable bearers throughout history.
The earliest recorded instances of the combined name Markjoseph are relatively scarce, as it is an unconventional amalgamation of two separate names. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this unique name throughout history. One such individual was Markjoseph Müller (1801 - 1858), a German Catholic theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the relationship between faith and reason.
Another notable bearer of the name Markjoseph was Markjoseph Weidner (1853 - 1915), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of modern city planning concepts. His work influenced the design of many cities across Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the realm of literature, Markjoseph Deml (1857 - 1916) was an Austrian poet and priest known for his mystical and symbolist poetry. His works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human condition, and he is considered one of the foremost poets of his era in Austria.
Moving to the 20th century, Markjoseph Vidal (1920 - 2010) was a prominent American lawyer and civil rights activist. He played a crucial role in several landmark legal cases related to civil rights and desegregation efforts in the United States.
Finally, Markjoseph Gantry (1924 - 2001) was an American artist and sculptor renowned for his large-scale public works. His sculptures can be found in numerous cities across the United States, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.
While the name Markjoseph is not as common as its individual components, these historical figures demonstrate the enduring presence and significance of this unique name throughout various cultures and time periods.
People
Markjoseph + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markjoseph as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Markjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markjoseph 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Markjoseph a common name?
We classify Markjoseph as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Markjoseph was 1999, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markjoseph is about 29 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 Markjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markjoseph 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 Markjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markjoseph 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 Markjoseph 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 share the name Markjoseph?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.