Joshue
Joshue is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Joshue is a rare masculine name of Hebrew origin, deriving from the same root as Joshua. It is often used as a phonetic variation or a Spanish-influenced spelling variant of Joshua. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon compared to its traditional counterpart.
Popularity in the United States
1,118 babies in the United States have been named Joshue since 1880. It ranks #3574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68.2 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- FL (3.3 %)
- OH (1.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 285 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Nicknames
Josh
Fun facts
- Joshue developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of Joshua, often influenced by Hispanic naming customs.
- Over 1,100 boys in the United States have been given the name Joshue since records began in 1880.