Toshua

Unisex

Toshua has been given to 184 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1983.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

184

Peak year

1983 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

70% girls / 30% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Joshuaboy

1,253,882 babies since 1880

Toshagirl

6,727 babies since 1958

Names with a similar vibe

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

Simmonegirl

184 babies since 1966

Charnettagirl

184 babies since 1969

Keturagirl

184 babies since 1973

Onyagirl

184 babies since 1974

Donnigirl

185 babies since 1954

Treniecegirl

185 babies since 1971

Tashebagirl

185 babies since 1973

Shavaughngirl

185 babies since 1977

Toshua vs Simmone ⚖Toshua vs Charnetta ⚖Toshua vs Ketura ⚖Toshua vs Onya ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Toshua?

Toshua has been given to 184 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Toshua peak?

Toshua peaked in 1983, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Toshua a girl or boy name?

Toshua is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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