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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Joshua — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Joshlynn|Joshuah
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Joshua

JAH-shoo-uh · 3 syllables

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Boy
#57
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #11545 · ↑↑ Surging

#57
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 59
Peak rank
#53 in 2020
5yr change
+3 ranks
Birth frequency
14.6 per 10,000 births
Sex split
88% boy · 12% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #57 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Joshua

Popularity score: 59  ·  SSA Rank: #57

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+3 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
40
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Joshua scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
40
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewReligiousBiblicalClassic3-syllableMasculine-leaning unisexTraditional
Character
spiritual leadershipprotective strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Joshuas

innovativevirtuosicartisticdedicatedcollaborative
STRONG
High confidence

Joshua is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #57 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +3 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#57 · common
Joshua at a Glance
Meaning:Yahweh is salvation. A biblical name borne by the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Language root:Hebrew · Yehoshua
Peak rank:#53 in 2020
5yr change:+3 ranks
Sex usage:88% boy · 12% girl
Notable bearers
Joshua Jackson
Actor
Joshua Bell
Violinist
Joshua Redman
Jazz saxophonist
Similar Sound
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Joshua illustration
Name Intelligence
Joshua · Overview
Summary

Joshua is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #57 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 36/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Joshua carries a warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #57, you will likely encounter other Joshuas. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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