Joshua
Joshua is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation.
Origin and history
Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. Although historically and predominantly used as a masculine name, it has a long-standing history of minor feminine usage in the United States. In modern times, giving Joshua to girls remains rare and unconventional.
Popularity in the United States
4,953 babies in the United States have been named Joshua since 1880. It ranks #2481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- KY (5.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 801 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,561 |
| 1990-2000 | 931 |
| 2000-2010 | 475 |
| 2010-2019 | 143 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Nicknames
Josh, Joshy
Fun facts
- The name shares the same Hebrew linguistic roots as Jesus (Yeshua).
- Over 4,900 females in the U.S. have been named Joshua since 1880 according to Social Security Administration records.