Declining since 1989, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Joshuah since 1969
Babies named Joshuah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 754 |
| 1990s | 782 |
| 2000s | 688 |
| 2010s | 353 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Joshuah is a distinctive spelling of the classic biblical name Joshua. First recorded in the United States in 1969, the name saw its peak popularity in 1989, when it ranked 7,679. Since then, its use has been falling steadily. In the latest year with data, 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in every 170,808 boys, placing it well outside the top 1,000. The variant spelling with a final 'h' likely emerged as a phonetic or stylized alternative, possibly influenced by other biblical names ending in 'h' such as Noah or Isaiah. While never as common as the standard Joshua, Joshuah offers a subtle twist on a name with deep religious and historical resonance.
Joshuah is a variant spelling of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' In the Old Testament, Joshua was Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The spelling with an 'h' at the end is an English variant, likely influenced by the Hebrew original or other biblical names like Noah.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh, Joshie
Sibling names for Joshuah
Names that share Joshuah's style, for a brother or sister.
