Joshua
girl nameJoshua entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #616 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#616
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6236 |
| 1970s | #2070 |
| 1980s | #703 |
| 1990s | #1822 |
| 2000s | #3692 |
| 2010s | #7634 |
| 2020s | #12107 |
Living bearers
About 4,800 people named Joshua are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joshua alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joshua in 2025?
- Joshua is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Joshua most popular?
- Joshua peaked in 1986, reaching #616 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joshua with classmates?
- Joshua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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