Joshuah
Every Joshuah since 1969 — 2,873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joshuah
Joshuah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,930 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,873 American babies have been named Joshuah. Its peak came in 1989, when 106 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 Joshuah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joshuah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,930 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,365 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,488 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,026 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,807 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,247 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,415 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,035 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,825 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,265 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,824 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,467 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,044 |
| 2010 | 70 | #1,980 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,022 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1,960 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,355 |
| 2006 | 88 | #1,633 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1,763 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,296 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,067 |
| 2002 | 74 | #1,626 |
| 2001 | 70 | #1,669 |
| 2000 | 79 | #1,530 |
| 1995 | 85 | #1,271 |
| 1990 | 92 | #1,124 |
| 1985 | 88 | #973 |
| 1980 | 78 | #1,029 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,033 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joshuah in 2025?
Joshuah ranked #7,930 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joshuah?
2,873 babies have been named Joshuah in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joshuah most popular?
Joshuah peaked in 1989, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Joshuah a boy or girl name?
Joshuah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joshuah rising or falling?
Joshuah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.