How Many People Are Named Jushua?
Complete statistics for the name Jushua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jushua is a very rare male name, with only 245 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,344,733 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 29 births, but its trend remains stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 260 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: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jushua Through the Generations
Jushua has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, though it's far from a household name. With only 260 recorded births since records began, it's a niche choice that hasn't gained widespread traction. The majority of those named Jushua are now middle-aged, with 98% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a name that's been around long enough to see its bearers grow into adulthood but hasn't become a common sight in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jushua's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jushua
How Many People Have the Name Jushua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 245 people in the United States currently share the name Jushua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,344,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jushua a Common or Rare Name?
Jushua 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 Jushua Mean?
Jushua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jushua in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jushua Most Popular?
The name Jushua reached peak popularity in 1985, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Jushua?
Approximately 245 people named Jushua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,344,733 Americans.
Is Jushua a rare name?
Jushua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,344,733 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jushua mean?
Jushua means "creative variant of Joshua" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jushua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jushua are male and 0% are female.
When was Jushua most popular?
Jushua peaked in 1985 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.