Josemanuel
About Josemanuel
Josemanuel is a masculine name combining two classic Spanish names: José (the Spanish form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add') and Manuel (from Hebrew, meaning 'God is with us'). This compound name is particularly common in Spanish-speaking countries and communities, reflecting the tradition of honoring multiple saints or family members in a single name. Josemanuel maintains strong religious connections, with both component names having biblical roots. While primarily used in Hispanic communities, it has spread somewhat through global migration. The name carries a formal, dignified quality while offering friendly nickname options like Jose, Manny, or JM. Josemanuel represents cultural heritage and religious devotion while giving its bearer a distinctive, meaningful identity.
Pronounced ho-say-mahn-WEL.
As of October 2026, Josemanuel ranked #5305 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2004 in 2004.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,182 | 35 | 18.2 |
| 2015 | #4,224 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2016 | #3,397 | 33 | 17.4 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,833 | 28 | 15.4 |
| 2019 | #4,880 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | #4,618 | 21 | 12.2 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |