Josue Boy

Popularity: #279 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationho-SWAY / /xoˈswe/

Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning

Hebrew: God is salvation; Spanish: variant of Joshua

Historical & Cultural Background

Josue is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which means 'God is salvation.' It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries as a variant of Joshua. The name has biblical significance, as Joshua was a prominent figure in the Old Testament, leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. In modern times, Josue remains a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Latin America.

Trend Summary

Josue has seen a steady presence in U.S. naming trends, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

JosiahJovanJasperJovanyJossJuliusJett

Variants

  • Josué
  • Yoshua

International Variants

  • Josué (Spanish)
  • Yoshua (Hebrew)
  • Josue (Portuguese)

Famous people named Josue

Josue de Castro was a Brazilian physician and politician known for his work in public health and nutrition.

Josue Alvarado is a professional soccer player who has played for various clubs in the United States.

Josue Lora is a noted artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary painting.

Josue Reyes is a celebrated chef known for his innovative culinary techniques.

Fictional characters named Josue

Josue is a character in the novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, representing the journey of self-discovery.

Sibling Suggestions

JoshuaJoaquinJavierJulianJorgeJoseJonas

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Josue was first seen in the United States in 1924. Josue has ranked as high as #328 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Josue has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Josue (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 246
23%
CA 194
18%
FL 87
8%
NY 52
5%
GA 41
4%
NC 39
4%
TN 33
3%
MD 32
3%
IL 30
3%
VA 30
3%
AL 23
2%
WA 21
2%
AZ 20
2%
OH 16
1%
IA 14
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19246
19299
19326
19338
19345
19356
19366
19376
19389
19396
19405
19425
19435
19456
194611
19489
19498
195013
195110
195216
195310
19549
19559
195623
195719
195824
195924
196020
196134
196220
196337
196434
196535
196641
196743
196838
196952
197049
197167
197280
1973117
1974153
1975159
1976175
1977196
1978190
1979251
1980328
1981345
1982323
1983351
1984396
1985419
1986484
1987547
1988622
1989695
1990862
1991967
1992991
1993987
19941,070
19951,088
19961,133
19971,154
19981,175
19991,310
20001,353
20011,564
20021,566
20031,674
20041,746
20051,951
20062,051
20072,272
20082,169
20091,975
20101,996
20111,639
20121,513
20131,454
20141,368
20151,347
20161,353
20171,537
20181,664
20191,401
20201,231
20211,079
20221,173
20231,125
20241,140