Holding steady.
Popularity of Joshus since 1976
Babies named Joshus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joshus first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, a modern coinage that likely emerged as a simplified spelling of Joshua. It reached its peak usage in 1988, though it has never entered the top 1000 names, and its trajectory has remained steady since. The name is rare, with no reported concentration in any particular state. Joshus reflects a broader trend of creative respellings that gained traction in the late 20th century, offering a distinctive alternative to the traditional Joshua while retaining the familiar nickname Josh.
Joshus appears to be a modern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Joshua with a simplified spelling. The name Joshua derives from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'the Lord is salvation,' but Joshus is a recent innovation with no direct etymological connection to the Hebrew. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and saw modest use, peaking in 1988.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josh
Variants: Joshua, Joshaus
Sibling names for Joshus
Names that share Joshus's style, for a brother or sister.
