Yahshua
Every Yahshua since 1992 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yahshua
Yahshua is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,657 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 343 American babies have been named Yahshua. Its peak came in 2016, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Yahshua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yahshua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,657 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,815 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,459 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,462 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6,023 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,534 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,476 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,346 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,289 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,320 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,664 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,472 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,644 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,725 |
| 2011 | 10 | #8,053 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,759 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,416 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,842 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,065 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,699 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,620 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,127 |
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| 2001 | 6 | #10,516 |
| 2000 | 5 | #12,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yahshua in 2025?
Yahshua ranked #7,657 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yahshua?
343 babies have been named Yahshua in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yahshua most popular?
Yahshua peaked in 2016, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Yahshua a boy or girl name?
Yahshua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yahshua rising or falling?
Yahshua has been roughly stable over the past decade.