Declining since 2007, #330 for boys today.
Popularity of Josue since 1924
Babies named Josue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 157 |
| 1960s | 354 |
| 1970s | 1,437 |
| 1980s | 4,510 |
| 1990s | 10,739 |
| 2000s | 18,322 |
| 2010s | 15,276 |
| 2020s | 6,778 |
Meaning & origin
Josue has been a consistently popular Spanish form of Joshua in the United States since the 1920s, first recorded in 1924. It saw its peak in 2007, after which it began a gradual decline in usage. As of 2025, the name ranks 330th nationwide, with 1 in 1,665 newborn boys receiving it. Its highest concentrations are in Nebraska, Maryland, and Texas, states with significant Hispanic populations. The name's biblical roots give it enduring appeal among Spanish-speaking communities and beyond.
Josue is the Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation' or 'Yahweh is salvation.' It appears in the Bible as the successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and became common in the United States among Hispanic families in the 20th century.
Where Josue is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Josue” around the world
Where Josue lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jos
Variants: Joshua, Jozua
Sibling names for Josue
Names that share Josue's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Camila, Luna, Yadhira, Betsabe, Getsemani, Yezenia, Yomaira, Yoseline, Angelys, Bethzaida, Betsaida, Brendaliz, Briseidy, Ivelise, Jisela, Johany, Mileydi, Tanairy
Brothers: Mateo, Sebastian, Daniel, Diego, Samuel, Nehemias, Neftali, Argenis, Enmanuel, Josmar, Jossue, Otoniel, Manases
Names like Josue
Names whose popularity has moved with Josue's over the last 50 years.
