How Many People Are Named Jeshua?
Complete statistics for the name Jeshua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jeshua, a very rare male name, is held by only 2,526 people in the US, making up just 1 in 130,625 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 82% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 2,575 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jeshua Through the Generations
Jeshua has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2007 when 164 babies were given this name. Today, it's mostly found among younger generations, with 2,108 individuals under 30, compared to 467 aged between 30 and 60. The name's rarity and modernity make it stand out, with most of its living bearers being relatively young.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jeshua's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jeshua
How Many People Have the Name Jeshua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,526 people in the United States currently share the name Jeshua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,625 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jeshua a Common or Rare Name?
Jeshua 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 Jeshua Mean?
Jeshua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jeshua in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jeshua Most Popular?
The name Jeshua reached peak popularity in 2007, with 164 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 Jeshua?
Approximately 2,526 people named Jeshua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,575. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,625 Americans.
Is Jeshua a rare name?
Jeshua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,625 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jeshua mean?
Jeshua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jeshua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jeshua are male and 0% are female.
When was Jeshua most popular?
Jeshua peaked in 2007 with 164 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.