boy's name
Joshu
JOSH-oo (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 96
Joshu is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1988, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Joshu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 20 |
How Popular Is Joshu?
In 1994, Joshu was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joshu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joshu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joshu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joshu
- English JOSH-oo
Sibling Names for Joshu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joshu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joshu
How popular is the name Joshu?
In 1994, Joshu was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Joshu a girl's or a boy's name?
Joshu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joshu?
Joshu has 2 syllables.
When was Joshu most popular?
Joshu peaked in 1988, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.