How Many People Are Named Jashua?
Complete statistics for the name Jashua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jashua is a very rare male name, with only 1,642 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 200,970 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 42% of those named Jashua being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,705 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jashua Through the Generations
Jashua peaked in popularity in 1987 with 73 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Jashua is 31, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. The name's modernity is evident in its age distribution, with 717 individuals under 30 years old, indicating it's primarily embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jashua's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jashua
How Many People Have the Name Jashua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,642 people in the United States currently share the name Jashua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jashua a Common or Rare Name?
Jashua is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jashua Mean?
Jashua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jashua in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jashua Most Popular?
The name Jashua reached peak popularity in 1987, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jashua?
Approximately 1,642 people named Jashua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,705. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,970 Americans.
Is Jashua a rare name?
Jashua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,970 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jashua mean?
Jashua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jashua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jashua are male and 0% are female.
When was Jashua most popular?
Jashua peaked in 1987 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.