How Many People Are Named Josh?
17,193
people in the United States are named Josh
1 in 19,484 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2005
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0051%
Of US population
Peak Year
1979
531 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
JAWSH
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of JOSHUA.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,882
Texas
1,375
New York
1,147
Florida
845
Georgia
544
Pennsylvania
539
Illinois
485
Ohio
416
Louisiana
358
North Carolina
321
💡 Fun Facts About "Josh"
- 95 babies were named Josh in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1979
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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