Jossue
Jossue is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation.
Origin and history
Jossue is a rare modern spelling variant of the Spanish name Josué, which corresponds to the English name Joshua. Derived from Hebrew roots, it means 'Yahweh is salvation'. In the United States, it is a low-frequency given name used predominantly within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Jossue since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- CA (79.8 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 72 |
| 1990-2000 | 211 |
| 2000-2010 | 248 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Fun facts
- Jossue represents a phonetic variant spelling of the traditional Spanish name Josué.
- Fewer than 700 male births have been recorded under this exact spelling in the U.S. since 1880.