Yehoshua
Every Yehoshua since 1970 — 2,442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yehoshua
Yehoshua is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,769 in 2025 with 92 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,442 American babies have been named Yehoshua. Its peak came in 2019, when 95 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 Yehoshua stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yehoshua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92 | #1,769 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,118 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,061 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,038 |
| 2021 | 93 | #1,747 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1,909 |
| 2019 | 95 | #1,689 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,064 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1,818 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,010 |
| 2015 | 74 | #1,981 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,043 |
| 2013 | 80 | #1,810 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,047 |
| 2011 | 80 | #1,809 |
| 2010 | 86 | #1,759 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,166 |
| 2008 | 77 | #1,897 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,069 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,125 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,296 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,130 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,311 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,045 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,049 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,375 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,139 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,864 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,426 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,963 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,304 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yehoshua in 2025?
Yehoshua ranked #1,769 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 92 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yehoshua?
2,442 babies have been named Yehoshua in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yehoshua most popular?
Yehoshua peaked in 2019, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Yehoshua a boy or girl name?
Yehoshua is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yehoshua rising or falling?
Yehoshua is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.