boy's name
Joshan
JOH-shun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 276
Joshan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 22 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Joshan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 49 |
How Popular Is Joshan?
In 2025, Joshan was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joshan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joshan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joshan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joshan
- English JOH-shun
Sibling Names for Joshan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joshan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joshan
How popular is the name Joshan?
In 2025, Joshan was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Joshan a girl's or a boy's name?
Joshan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joshan?
Joshan has 2 syllables.
When was Joshan most popular?
Joshan peaked in 2012, when 22 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Joshan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Joshan currently ranks #3,756 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.