Patrickjoseph
Noble patrician and God shall add another son.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Patrickjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Patrickjoseph today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Patrickjoseph births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Patrickjoseph. 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 Patrickjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,859
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Patrickjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Patrickjoseph 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 Patrickjoseph during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Patrickjoseph
The name Patrickjoseph is a unique combination of two distinct names, Patrick and Joseph. The first component, Patrick, has its origins in the Latin name Patricius, which was derived from the word "patrician," referring to a member of the Roman aristocracy. It later became associated with Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the 5th century AD.
The name Patrick gained widespread popularity in Ireland and subsequently spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas. It is a name with strong Christian connotations, often given to honor the legacy of Saint Patrick and his role in bringing Christianity to Ireland.
Joseph, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name that can be traced back to the Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Yosef," meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." Joseph was the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who played a significant role in the biblical narrative of the Israelites.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Patrickjoseph are relatively recent, as it is an uncommon combination of two distinct names. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Patrickjoseph was Patrickjoseph Bourke (1756-1819), an Irish nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament. Another individual was Patrickjoseph Blake (1763-1835), an Irish-born military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
In more recent times, Patrickjoseph Hauri (1900-1988) was a Swiss architect and urban planner known for his contributions to the development of modern architecture in Switzerland. Patrickjoseph Hillery (1923-2008) was an Irish politician and diplomat who served as the sixth President of Ireland from 1976 to 1990.
Patrickjoseph Buckley (born 1941) is an American author and professor of English literature, known for his works on literary criticism and theory. Patrickjoseph Conlon (born 1945) is a British historian and author, specializing in the history of the British Empire and the First World War.
While the name Patrickjoseph is relatively uncommon, it carries a rich cultural heritage, combining the traditions of Irish and Hebrew names. The individuals mentioned above have left their mark in various fields, from politics and military service to architecture, literature, and academia, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this unique name.
People
Patrickjoseph + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Patrickjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Patrickjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Patrickjoseph 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 Patrickjoseph a common name?
We classify Patrickjoseph 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 Patrickjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Patrickjoseph was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Patrickjoseph is about 28 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 Patrickjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Patrickjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Patrickjoseph 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 Patrickjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Patrickjoseph 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 Patrickjoseph 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 common is the name Patrickjoseph?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Patrickjoseph, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.