Micahjoseph
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin combining Micah, meaning "who is like God", and Joseph, meaning "he will add".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Micahjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Micahjoseph today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Micahjoseph births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Micahjoseph. 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 Micahjoseph. 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
#13,598
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Micahjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph
The name Micahjoseph is a combination of two distinct names, Micah and Joseph, both of which have their origins in the Hebrew language and culture. The first part, Micah, is derived from the Hebrew name "Mikha'yahu," which means "who is like God?" or "who is like Yahweh?" It has its roots in the biblical figure Micah, a prophet in the Old Testament whose name is mentioned in the Book of Micah.
Joseph, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name derived from the root "yasaph," meaning "he will add." It is a name of immense significance in the Judeo-Christian tradition, as it was the name of one of the most prominent figures in the Book of Genesis, Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph is revered for his ability to interpret dreams and his role in helping the Israelites settle in Egypt during a period of famine.
The earliest recorded use of the name Micahjoseph can be traced back to the 16th century, although it was likely in use earlier as a combination of the two well-established names, Micah and Joseph. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Micahjoseph, though it has never been as widely popular as its constituent parts.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Micahjoseph was Micahjoseph ben Aharon, a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy, including a commentary on the Mishnah.
In the 17th century, Micahjoseph ben Meir Solnik, a Polish-Jewish scholar and author, made significant contributions to the study of Talmudic literature. His works, including "Meir Einei Chachamim," were widely respected and influential in Jewish academic circles.
The 18th century saw the birth of Micahjoseph ben Naftali Hertz Levi, a German-Jewish rabbi and author who served as the chief rabbi of Berlin. He was known for his extensive knowledge of Jewish law and his works on various aspects of Judaism.
In the 19th century, Micahjoseph Luzzatto, an Italian-Jewish writer and poet, gained recognition for his contributions to Hebrew literature. His works, which included poetry and translations of classics, played a significant role in the revival of the Hebrew language and literature.
More recently, in the 20th century, Micahjoseph Karten was a prominent American-Jewish artist and sculptor. His works, which often explored themes of Jewish identity and culture, were widely exhibited and celebrated in the art world.
People
Micahjoseph + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Micahjoseph as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
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FAQ
Micahjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Micahjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph a common name?
We classify Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Micahjoseph was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Micahjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph 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 Micahjoseph?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Micahjoseph on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.