Rising since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Joshue since 1971
Babies named Joshue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 303 |
| 1990s | 285 |
| 2000s | 306 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Joshue is a Spanish variant of Joshua, recorded in U.S. data since 1971. It reached its peak rank of 12,008 in 2004, though it remains uncommon. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 baby boys received the name. The name has been rising in popularity since 2020, reflecting a renewed interest in traditional biblical names with Spanish flair.
Joshue is a Spanish form of Joshua, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' The name appears in the Bible as the successor of Moses. While Joshua has been widely used in English-speaking countries, Joshue remains a relatively uncommon variant used primarily in Spanish-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh
Sibling names for Joshue
Names that share Joshue's style, for a brother or sister.
