How Many People Are Named Josua?
Complete statistics for the name Josua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Josua is a very rare male name, with only 732 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 450,787 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1987 with 50 births, showing a clear decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 768 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
📜 Josua Through the Generations
Over the decades, Josua has seen its share of ups and downs, but it's always remained a niche choice. Born in 1987, the peak year saw 50 babies given this name, a stark contrast to today where it's much less common. The majority of those named Josua are now in their late 30s and early 40s, with 26% under 30 and 74% aged 30 to 60, indicating a steady but declining trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Josua
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Josua's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Josua
How Many People Have the Name Josua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 732 people in the United States currently share the name Josua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 450,787 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Josua a Common or Rare Name?
Josua 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Josua in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Josua Most Popular?
The name Josua reached peak popularity in 1987, with 50 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 Josua?
Approximately 732 people named Josua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 768. That works out to roughly 1 in 450,787 Americans.
Is Josua a rare name?
Josua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 450,787 Americans has this name.
What does the name Josua mean?
The meaning and origin of Josua are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Josua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Josua are male and 0% are female.
When was Josua most popular?
Josua peaked in 1987 with 50 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.