Holding steady.
Popularity of Joshual since 1981
Babies named Joshual per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joshual is a rare American name first recorded in 1981, likely formed by blending the biblical name Joshua with the suffix -al. It has never ranked in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 names, but its peak year of use was 1989. The name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, with no state in the U.S. recording a significant concentration of births. Joshual remains an unusual choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive variation of a familiar classic.
Joshual appears to be a modern coinage, combining the established name Joshua with the suffix -al, which is common in names like Nathaniel or Daniel. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1981. The name has never been widely popular, but it has seen sporadic use in the decades since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh, Joshie
Sibling names for Joshual
Names that share Joshual's style, for a brother or sister.
