Joshue Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOSH-yoo / /ˈdʒɒʃ.uː/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; English: variant of Joshua
Historical & Cultural Background
Joshue is a variant of the name Joshua, which has roots in Hebrew culture. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures and languages. It is often associated with biblical figures, particularly Joshua, who succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in English-speaking countries over the years.
Trend Summary
Joshue is less common in the United States compared to its variant Joshua.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joshua
- Josue
International Variants
- Josué (Spanish)
- Jozua (Dutch)
- Jésus (French)
Famous people named Joshue
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Fictional characters named Joshue
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joshue was first seen in the United States in 1971. Joshue has ranked as high as #1297 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Joshue has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joshue (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |