Joshuah Boy

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOSH-wah //ˈdʒɒʃ.u.ə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Joshua

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Joshuah is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which means "Yahweh is salvation." The etymology can be traced back to the Hebrew root "yasha," meaning "to save," combined with the divine name "Yahweh." This name was later Hellenized into Iesous in Greek, which was subsequently Latinized as Iesus. The transition into Old French as Josue eventually led to the English form Joshuah, reflecting the phonetic adaptations of the name through various linguistic stages.

Historically, the name is most notably associated with the biblical figure Joshua, who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites and is credited with leading them into the Promised Land. This narrative is primarily found in the Book of Joshua, which is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, dating back to the 6th century BCE.

The name also appears in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, further solidifying its significance in early Christian texts. The name's prominence continued through the Middle Ages, particularly due to its biblical roots and the veneration of saints named Joshua.

Culturally, Joshuah carries connotations of leadership, faith, and divine assistance, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical Joshua. The name has been embraced in various religious contexts, symbolizing hope and salvation.

Additionally, the diminutive form Josh has emerged in modern usage, although it is not as historically significant as the full name. The enduring legacy of Joshuah is evident in its continued use in religious and cultural narratives, maintaining its association with strength and guidance throughout centuries.

Famous people named Joshuah

In this section, you will find notable people named Joshuah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Joshuah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Joshuah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Joshuah Bearman is a journalist and author best known for his work in Rolling Stone, Wired, and his book 'The Last Great American Magic'.

Joshuah Johnson is a journalist and television host best known for his work on MSNBC and NPR.

Fictional characters named Joshuah

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Joshuah is a fictional character from the video game series The World Ends with You. He is a key figure in the game's narrative, influencing the protagonist's journey through the Reapers' Game.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Joshuah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsaiahElijahMicahZachariahJosiahMalachi

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Joshuah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JosiahJesseJonathanJasperJaxonJovanyJuliusJared

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joshuah was first seen in the United States in 1969.

Joshuah has ranked as high as #2330 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Joshuah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Joshuah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Joshuah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Joshuah.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 10 10
2024 7 7
2023 6 6
2022 10 10
2021 16 16
2020 12 12
2019 14 14
2018 17 17
2017 13 13
2016 19 19
2015 28 28
2014 34 34
2013 41 41
2012 51 51
2011 66 66
2010 70 70
2009 69 69
2008 73 73
2007 55 55
2006 88 88
2005 75 75
2004 50 50
2003 55 55
2002 74 74
2001 70 70
2000 79 79
1999 67 67
1998 79 79
1997 78 78
1996 88 88
1995 85 85
1994 82 82
1993 71 71
1992 69 69
1991 71 71
1990 92 92
1989 106 106
1988 81 81
1987 74 74
1986 68 68
1985 88 88
1984 51 51
1983 68 68
1982 66 66
1981 74 74
1980 78 78
1979 64 64
1978 37 37
1977 44 44
1976 15 15
1975 23 23
1974 25 25
1973 10 10
1972 6 6
1971 6 6
1969 5 5

Top States for Joshuah (2015)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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