Jashua
Every Jashua since 1971 — 1,710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jashua
Jashua is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,824 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,710 American babies have been named Jashua. Its peak came in 1987, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jashua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jashua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,824 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,376 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,476 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,258 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,178 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,993 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,357 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,890 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,301 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,274 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,451 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,383 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,281 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,205 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2,820 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,461 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,426 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,121 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,613 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,067 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,659 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,763 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,597 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,040 |
| 1990 | 57 | #1,508 |
| 1985 | 66 | #1,152 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,747 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,816 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jashua in 2025?
Jashua ranked #12,824 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jashua?
1,710 babies have been named Jashua in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jashua most popular?
Jashua peaked in 1987, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Jashua a boy or girl name?
Jashua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jashua rising or falling?
Jashua is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.