Josue
Josue is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is salvation.
Origin and history
Josue is the Spanish and French form of the Biblical Hebrew name Joshua. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States, particularly within English and Spanish bilingual communities. With over 50,000 total recorded U.S. births, it stands as a well-established classical name.
Popularity in the United States
57,689 babies in the United States have been named Josue since 1880. It ranks #460 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #299.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.7 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 157 |
| 1960-1970 | 354 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,437 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,510 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,739 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,322 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,276 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,778 |
Famous people named Josue
- Josué Matos: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Sway
Fun facts
- Josue shares the exact same Hebrew root (Yehoshua) as the English name Joshua and the name Jesus.
- The name has consistently ranked among the top 500 male names in the United States over recent decades.