How Many People Are Named Yeshua?
Complete statistics for the name Yeshua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yeshua is a very rare name, with only 2,477 births in the U.S. and 2,453 people alive today. It's so uncommon, just 1 in 134,505 Americans carries this name. Most Yeshuas are young, with 98% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 7 traditionally symbolizes spiritual awakening and introspection. It's a number associated with wisdom and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,477 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yeshua Through the Generations
Yeshua has seen a surge in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for births with 229 new additions. This contrasts sharply with its low total births, indicating a recent rise in usage. The majority of those named Yeshua are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. The stark difference between the all-time births and the current living count highlights the name’s recent resurgence. With an average age of just 11, Yeshua remains a name associated with youth and the future, rather than past generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yeshua's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yeshua
How Many People Have the Name Yeshua?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,453 people in the United States currently share the name Yeshua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 134,505 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yeshua a Common or Rare Name?
Yeshua 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 Yeshua in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yeshua Most Popular?
The name Yeshua reached peak popularity in 2024, with 229 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Yeshua?
Approximately 2,453 people named Yeshua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,477. That works out to roughly 1 in 134,505 Americans.
Is Yeshua a rare name?
Yeshua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 134,505 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yeshua mean?
The meaning and origin of Yeshua are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yeshua more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yeshua are male and 0% are female.
When was Yeshua most popular?
Yeshua peaked in 2024 with 229 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.