Yeshua
Every Yeshua since 1976 — 2,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yeshua
Yeshua is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,007 in 2025 with 225 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,703 American babies have been named Yeshua. Its peak came in 2024, when 229 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yeshua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yeshua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 225 | #1,007 |
| 2024 | 229 | #985 |
| 2023 | 171 | #1,188 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,651 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1,709 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,527 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,514 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,605 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1,286 |
| 2016 | 148 | #1,251 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1,451 |
| 2014 | 145 | #1,250 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1,274 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,291 |
| 2011 | 97 | #1,600 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1,611 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1,908 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,124 |
| 2007 | 74 | #1,927 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,036 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,837 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,375 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,611 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,905 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,517 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,395 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,845 |
| 1990 | 7 | #7,170 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yeshua in 2025?
Yeshua ranked #1,007 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 225 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yeshua?
2,703 babies have been named Yeshua in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yeshua most popular?
Yeshua peaked in 2024, when 229 newborns received the name.
Is Yeshua a boy or girl name?
Yeshua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yeshua rising or falling?
Yeshua is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.