Joushua
boy nameJoushua entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4052 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4052
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5381 |
| 1990s | #6997 |
| 2000s | #9112 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Joushua are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Joushua alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joushua in 2025?
- Joushua is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Joushua most popular?
- Joushua peaked in 1985, reaching #4052 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joushua with classmates?
- Joushua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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