Declining since 2001, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jossue since 1981
Babies named Jossue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 248 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Jossue first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, and its use has fluctuated modestly since then. The name reached its peak popularity in 2006, when it ranked highest among recorded years. Over the past two decades, Jossue has experienced a gradual decline: since 2001 its trajectory has been falling, though it remains in occasional use. In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in every 341,615 boys, placing it at rank 12,008. Jossue is primarily used by Spanish-speaking families in the United States, reflecting a broader trend of Hispanic names entering the American mainstream.
Jossue is the Spanish form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Jossue has been used since the 20th century, often appearing as a variant of Josue. It gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the 1980s, particularly among Hispanic communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joe, Jos
Variants: Josue
Sibling names for Jossue
Names that share Jossue's style, for a brother or sister.
