Total births
781
Boys' name · since 1922
Josemaria
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 781 babies named Josemaria, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6524
- among boys today
- 781
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Josemaria currently ranks #6524 among boys' names in America, with 781 babies recorded since 1922.
Social Security Administration records show Josemaria recorded 781 times among boys since 1922, holding rank #6524 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2025.
- #6524 among boys today
- 781 born since 1922
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Josemaria is currently the #6524 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 781 born since 1922, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6524
- among boys today
- 781
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Josemaria vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6524
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Josemaria was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
38 babies were named Josemaria in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Josemaria compares
781 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Josemaria's all-time total is 113% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Josemaria | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 781 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Josemaria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Josemaria's full recorded timeline at 2006, 69% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 31% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1922, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Josemaria at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,524
Active since
1922
Josemaria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Josemaria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Josemaria's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Josemaria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 103
1990s
103 births
- 2000s
2000s
214 births
- 2010s
2010s
274 births
- 2020s
2020s
159 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 274 births (35% of all-time use).
How Josemaria compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Josemaria's total volume
Josemaria vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Josemaria by state
Where Josemaria concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 217 | 27.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 122 | 15.6% |
California share of Josemaria's total US births 27.8%
Even split
217 of 781 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Josemaria? ▼
781 babies have been named Josemaria since 1922. It currently ranks #6524 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 38 births.
When was Josemaria most popular? ▼
Josemaria was most popular in the 2010s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Josemaria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Josemaria are California (217 births), Texas (122 births).
How long has the name Josemaria been used? ▼
Records for Josemaria go back to 1922, giving 104 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Josemaria? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joseph, Joshua, Jose, Josiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Josemaria's data
- Josemaria's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (274 total births) through the 2020s (159) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Josemarias (217 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Josemaria
Nearby Names Like Josemaria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Josemaria
Joseph Boy
#32 2,669,490 births
Joshua Boy
#57 1,248,929 births
Jose Boy
#91 592,512 births
Josiah Boy
#53 148,958 births
Josue Boy
#294 57,689 births
Compare Josemaria side by side: Josemaria vs Joseph Josemaria vs Joshua Josemaria vs Jose
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1922–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Josemaria: #6524 Boys' Name - 781 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/josemaria. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Josemaria draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.