Boy nameCurrently #3,676 in the USRising
Yoshua
3 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yoshua's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Yoshua's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yoshua |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 31 |
Yoshua through the decades
- Yoshua peaked in 2024, when 31 babies were named Yoshua in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yoshua has risen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yoshua currently ranks #3,676 in the US and is on the rise.