Declining since 2012, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Joseangel since 1972
Babies named Joseangel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 198 |
| 2000s | 445 |
| 2010s | 380 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Joseangel is a compound Spanish name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. It combines Jose, the Spanish form of Joseph, with Angel, making it a name with clear religious resonance. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when it ranked higher than in subsequent years, reflecting a pattern of rising then falling usage since 2012. The name is most common in California, where its percentage of new births is highest. With roughly 1 in 113,872 boys receiving the name in 2025, Joseangel remains a distinctive choice, neither common enough to be overused nor rare enough to be unfamiliar.
Joseangel is a compound name formed from Jose, the Spanish form of Joseph (from Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'He will add'), and Angel, derived from Greek angelos ('messenger'). This combination first appeared in the late 20th century, likely as a fashionable way to honor religious figures or combine family names.
Where Joseangel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jose, Angel, J, Jo
Variants: José Ángel, Jose Angel
Sibling names for Joseangel
Names that share Joseangel's style, for a brother or sister.
