How Many People Are Named Josten?
Complete statistics for the name Josten: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Josten is a very rare name, with only 272 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,213,265 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over 62% of those named Josten being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 279 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Josten Through the Generations
Josten has seen its peak popularity in 2004 when 16 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, but it still holds a unique charm among younger generations. The majority of Josten's bearers are under 30, indicating its status as a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Josten's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Josten
How Many People Have the Name Josten?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 379 people in the United States currently share the name Josten. That works out to roughly 1 in every 874,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Josten a Common or Rare Name?
Josten is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Josten Mean?
Josten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Josten in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Josten Most Popular?
The name Josten reached peak popularity in 2004, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Josten?
Approximately 379 people named Josten live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 379. That works out to roughly 1 in 874,536 Americans.
Is Josten a rare name?
Josten is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 874,536 Americans has this name.
What does the name Josten mean?
Josten means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Josten more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Josten are male and 0% are female.
When was Josten most popular?
Josten peaked in 2004 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.