Total births
511
Boys' name · since 1982
Josemiguel
Josemiguel has 511 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7949
- among boys today
- 511
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
511 babies have been named Josemiguel since 1982, making it today's #7949 boys' name.
Josemiguel has 511 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7949 as of the latest data, more common than 44% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #7949 among boys today
- 511 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Josemiguel is currently the #7949 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 511 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7949
- among boys today
- 511
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Josemiguel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7949
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Josemiguel was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
38 babies were named Josemiguel in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Josemiguel compares
511 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Josemiguel's all-time total is 39% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Josemiguel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 511 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Josemiguel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Josemiguel's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Josemiguel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#7,949
Active since
1982
Josemiguel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Josemiguel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Josemiguel's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Josemiguel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
206 births
- 2020s 63
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 206 births (40% of all-time use).
How Josemiguel 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 Josemiguel's total volume
Josemiguel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Josemiguel by state
Where Josemiguel concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 109 | 21.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 2.9% |
California share of Josemiguel's total US births 21.3%
Even split
109 of 511 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Josemiguel? ▼
511 babies have been named Josemiguel since 1982. It currently ranks #7949 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 38 births.
When was Josemiguel most popular? ▼
Josemiguel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Josemiguel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Josemiguel are California (109 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Josemiguel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Josemiguel since 1982 -- 44 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Josemiguel? ▼
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 Josemiguel's data
- Josemiguel's decade-level peak was the 2010s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 63 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Josemiguels (109 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 Josemiguel
Nearby Names Like Josemiguel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Josemiguel
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 Josemiguel side by side: Josemiguel vs Joseph Josemiguel vs Joshua Josemiguel 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, 1982–2025 (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. "Josemiguel: #7949 Boys' Name - 511 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/josemiguel. 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 Josemiguel 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.