Yehoshua
boy name#1753 in 2025Yehoshua entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #1678 in 2019, ranks #1753 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1970–2025
#1753
rank today
#1678
peak (2019)
92
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3786 |
| 1980s | #2694 |
| 1990s | #2405 |
| 2000s | #2118 |
| 2010s | #1887 |
| 2020s | #1926 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yehoshua has been most popular in NJ, NY, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Yehoshua are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yehoshua alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yehoshua in 2025?
- Yehoshua ranks #1753 among US boy names in 2025, with 92 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yehoshua most popular?
- Yehoshua peaked in 2019, reaching #1678 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yehoshua with classmates?
- Yehoshua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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