Jossue
Every Jossue since 1981 — 687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jossue
Jossue is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,906 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 687 American babies have been named Jossue. Its peak came in 2006, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jossue stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jossue 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 | #12,906 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,366 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,305 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,344 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,007 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,422 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,523 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,311 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,863 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,354 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,190 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,802 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,845 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,898 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,759 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,101 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,784 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,720 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,478 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,771 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,688 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,784 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,224 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,183 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,583 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,491 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,693 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jossue in 2025?
Jossue ranked #12,906 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 Jossue?
687 babies have been named Jossue in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jossue most popular?
Jossue peaked in 2006, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Jossue a boy or girl name?
Jossue is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jossue rising or falling?
Jossue is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.