Jossue Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOS-oo / /ˈdʒɒs.juː/Hebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: God is salvation; French: a variant of Josué
Historical & Cultural Background
Jossue is a variant of the name Joshua, which has Hebrew origins. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. It is often associated with biblical figures, particularly in the context of the Old Testament. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
The name Jossue has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Josué
- Joshua
International Variants
- Josué (Spanish)
- Josue (Portuguese)
- Yoshua (Hebrew)
Famous people named Jossue
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Fictional characters named Jossue
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jossue was first seen in the United States in 1981. Jossue has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jossue has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jossue (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |