Toshua
boy nameToshua entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #3731 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#3731
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6054 |
| 1990s | #8177 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Toshua are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Toshua alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Toshua in 2025?
- Toshua is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Toshua most popular?
- Toshua peaked in 1987, reaching #3731 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Toshua with classmates?
- Toshua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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