Yoshua
boy name#3181 in 2025Yoshua entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #3181 in 2025, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
#3181
rank today
#3181
peak (2025)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5084 |
| 1990s | #6838 |
| 2000s | #5439 |
| 2010s | #5015 |
| 2020s | #3986 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yoshua has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Yoshua are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yoshua alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yoshua in 2025?
- Yoshua ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yoshua most popular?
- Yoshua peaked in 2025, reaching #3181 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yoshua with classmates?
- Yoshua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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