Joshua

Boys

Best rank #4 (2008) · ranked in 15 years

With a peak of #4 in 2008, Joshua appeared in the rankings across 2008-2024.

It eased from #4 in 2008 to #100 in 2024.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

19,256 newborns received the name Joshua in 2008, its peak year.

Joshua was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820152024
  1. 20241005,276
  2. 2021965,531
  3. 2020826,024
  4. 2019736,641
  5. 2018627,446
  6. 2017548,365
  7. 2016499,276
  8. 2015459,868
  9. 20143610,945
  10. 20132911,874
  11. 20122512,699
  12. 20112013,822
  13. 20101515,480
  14. 2009917,695
  15. 2008419,256

Similar names

Names similar to Joshua include Jacob, Jayden, James, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Joshua a popular name?
Joshua reached a best rank of #4 in 2008 and has charted in 15 years.
Where does Joshua rank now?
Joshua does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Joshua a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Joshua most popular?
Joshua peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)