boys' name · peaked 1987

Jashua

Every Jashua since 1971 — 1,710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1987Boys
Rank 2025
#12,824
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Jashua
Peak year
1987
73 babies
All-time total
1,710
since 1971

The story of Jashua

Jashua is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,824 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1971, 1,710 American babies have been named Jashua. Its peak came in 1987, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jashua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jashua year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #12,824
2024 8 #9,376
2023 11 #7,476
2022 7 #10,258
2021 7 #10,178
2020 7 #9,993
2019 6 #11,357
2018 12 #6,890
2017 11 #7,301
2016 13 #6,502
2015 11 #7,274
2014 13 #6,451
2013 22 #4,383
2012 17 #5,347
2011 23 #4,281
2010 35 #3,205
2009 43 #2,820
2008 42 #2,853
2007 52 #2,461
2006 51 #2,426
2005 33 #3,121
2004 41 #2,613
2003 31 #3,067
2002 36 #2,659
2001 34 #2,763
2000 36 #2,597
1995 41 #2,040
1990 57 #1,508
1985 66 #1,152
1980 33 #1,747
1975 14 #2,816
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jashua in 2025?

Jashua ranked #12,824 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jashua?

1,710 babies have been named Jashua in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jashua most popular?

Jashua peaked in 1987, when 73 newborns received the name.

Is Jashua a boy or girl name?

Jashua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jashua rising or falling?

Jashua is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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