Josh Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOSH / dʒɒʃHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my salvation; English: diminutive of Joshua
Historical & Cultural Background
Josh is a diminutive form of the name Joshua, which has biblical origins. The name Joshua appears in the Hebrew Bible as the leader who succeeded Moses. In modern times, Josh has become a popular standalone name in English-speaking countries. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Josh experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, remaining a well-liked name into the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joshua
- Joss
International Variants
- Josué (Spanish)
- Jozua (Dutch)
- Jésus (French)
Famous people named Josh
Josh Groban is an American singer and actor known for his powerful tenor voice and successful music career.
Josh Hutcherson is an American actor recognized for his role as Peeta Mellark in 'The Hunger Games' film series.
Josh Brolin is an American actor known for his performances in films such as 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Avengers: Infinity War'.
Josh Allen is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL).
Fictional characters named Josh
Josh is a character in the television series 'Drake & Josh', known for his comedic antics and sibling relationship.
Josh Lyman is a character in the television series 'The West Wing', serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Josh was first seen in the United States in 1880. Josh has ranked as high as #653 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Josh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Josh (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 14 | |
NY | 10 | |
TX | 10 | |
CA | 10 | |
PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 31 |
1881 | 22 |
1882 | 14 |
1883 | 27 |
1884 | 27 |
1885 | 23 |
1886 | 29 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 24 |
1889 | 22 |
1890 | 24 |
1891 | 19 |
1892 | 22 |
1893 | 16 |
1894 | 18 |
1895 | 27 |
1896 | 23 |
1897 | 21 |
1898 | 22 |
1899 | 17 |
1900 | 25 |
1901 | 18 |
1902 | 17 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 18 |
1905 | 17 |
1906 | 13 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 26 |
1909 | 21 |
1910 | 23 |
1911 | 30 |
1912 | 39 |
1913 | 37 |
1914 | 39 |
1915 | 40 |
1916 | 55 |
1917 | 42 |
1918 | 49 |
1919 | 41 |
1920 | 45 |
1921 | 36 |
1922 | 50 |
1923 | 49 |
1924 | 47 |
1925 | 45 |
1926 | 46 |
1927 | 41 |
1928 | 44 |
1929 | 36 |
1930 | 28 |
1931 | 30 |
1932 | 40 |
1933 | 30 |
1934 | 39 |
1935 | 34 |
1936 | 44 |
1937 | 38 |
1938 | 33 |
1939 | 32 |
1940 | 31 |
1941 | 31 |
1942 | 31 |
1943 | 25 |
1944 | 35 |
1945 | 34 |
1946 | 43 |
1947 | 40 |
1948 | 45 |
1949 | 46 |
1950 | 40 |
1951 | 41 |
1952 | 54 |
1953 | 58 |
1954 | 51 |
1955 | 50 |
1956 | 53 |
1957 | 53 |
1958 | 69 |
1959 | 128 |
1960 | 129 |
1961 | 132 |
1962 | 102 |
1963 | 115 |
1964 | 95 |
1965 | 105 |
1966 | 101 |
1967 | 105 |
1968 | 135 |
1969 | 193 |
1970 | 248 |
1971 | 325 |
1972 | 356 |
1973 | 401 |
1974 | 493 |
1975 | 456 |
1976 | 387 |
1977 | 383 |
1978 | 432 |
1979 | 531 |
1980 | 460 |
1981 | 348 |
1982 | 298 |
1983 | 299 |
1984 | 259 |
1985 | 248 |
1986 | 220 |
1987 | 233 |
1988 | 240 |
1989 | 214 |
1990 | 212 |
1991 | 181 |
1992 | 181 |
1993 | 186 |
1994 | 169 |
1995 | 183 |
1996 | 166 |
1997 | 189 |
1998 | 166 |
1999 | 194 |
2000 | 195 |
2001 | 246 |
2002 | 274 |
2003 | 273 |
2004 | 308 |
2005 | 266 |
2006 | 302 |
2007 | 316 |
2008 | 271 |
2009 | 205 |
2010 | 178 |
2011 | 179 |
2012 | 167 |
2013 | 151 |
2014 | 166 |
2015 | 123 |
2016 | 108 |
2017 | 129 |
2018 | 113 |
2019 | 103 |
2020 | 94 |
2021 | 100 |
2022 | 94 |
2023 | 89 |
2024 | 95 |