Yosgarth
A name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially Welsh or invented.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Yosgarth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yosgarth today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yosgarth births was 2009 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yosgarth. 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 Yosgarth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2009
8 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#9,841
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Yosgarth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yosgarth 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 Yosgarth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yosgarth
The name Yosgarth is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language family, specifically the Gothic branch. It is thought to be a combination of two Proto-Germanic words: "jos" meaning "horse" and "garth" meaning "enclosure" or "fortified place." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a stable or a walled area used for keeping horses.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Yosgarth dates back to the 6th century AD, when it was mentioned in the Codex Argenteus, a manuscript containing portions of a Gothic translation of the Bible. In this text, the name appears to have been used as a personal name, though its exact meaning or significance is not entirely clear.
In the 8th century, a Frankish monk named Yosgarth of Würzburg is recorded as having written a series of religious texts and commentaries. He is believed to have lived between 730 and 790 AD, and his works were widely circulated throughout the Carolingian Empire.
During the Middle Ages, there are several historical figures who bore the name Yosgarth. One notable example is Yosgarth the Red, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. He is said to have been granted lands in Wiltshire for his service.
In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Yosgarth of Bath lived and taught in England. He is credited with translating several works of ancient Greek philosophers into Latin, contributing to the intellectual revival of the time.
Another prominent figure with the name Yosgarth was a 14th-century Icelandic poet and skald known as Yosgarth Hallsson. He is best known for his poetic works, which often celebrated the exploits of Norse kings and warriors.
While the name Yosgarth has fallen out of common use in modern times, it remains a part of historical records and literary works, serving as a reminder of its ancient origins and the diverse cultures that have shaped its meaning and significance over the centuries.
People
Yosgarth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yosgarth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
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FAQ
Yosgarth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yosgarth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yosgarth 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Yosgarth a common name?
We classify Yosgarth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yosgarth most popular?
The single biggest year for Yosgarth was 2009, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yosgarth is about 17 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 Yosgarth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yosgarth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yosgarth 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 Yosgarth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yosgarth 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 Yosgarth 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 have the name Yosgarth?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Yosgarth at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.