Joushua

Boy name

Joushua has been given to 90 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 1989.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1989 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1979

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Joushua — alternate spellings parents actually use.

1,253,882 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Joushua.

90 babies since 1972

90 babies since 1973

90 babies since 1976

90 babies since 1977

90 babies since 1981

90 babies since 1982

90 babies since 1989

90 babies since 1991

How popular is the name Joushua?

Joushua has been given to 90 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joushua peak?

Joushua peaked in 1989, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Joushua a girl or boy name?

Joushua is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Joushua are boys).

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