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Joshua

Joshua is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#54

How popular is Joshua?

Popularity in the United States

Joshua has been given to 1,227,713 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 278 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Joshua per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Joshua has been given to 11,399 babies in France since 1972, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Joshua per year in France, 1972–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,699 people called Joshua living in Spain, with an average age of 25.5.

1,227,713 Babies named since 1880
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Joshua

Is Joshua a boy's or a girl's name?

Joshua is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Joshua?

Joshua has been given to 1,227,713 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.