Yoshua
Every Yoshua since 1984 — 603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yoshua
Yoshua is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,236 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 603 American babies have been named Yoshua. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 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 Yoshua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yoshua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,236 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,689 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,875 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,688 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,114 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,967 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,948 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,333 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,105 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,936 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,736 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,246 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,651 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,197 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,236 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,323 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,917 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,367 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,450 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,211 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,598 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,246 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,436 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,436 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,575 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,117 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yoshua in 2025?
Yoshua ranked #3,236 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yoshua?
603 babies have been named Yoshua in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yoshua most popular?
Yoshua peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Yoshua a boy or girl name?
Yoshua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yoshua rising or falling?
Yoshua is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.