Josua
boy nameJosua entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1416 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1416
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3454 |
| 1980s | #1953 |
| 1990s | #3983 |
| 2000s | #6549 |
| 2010s | #11674 |
| 2020s | #10535 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Josua are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josua alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Josua in 2025?
- Josua is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Josua most popular?
- Josua peaked in 1985, reaching #1416 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Josua with classmates?
- Josua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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