boy's name
Joshua-James
JOSH-oo-uh-JAYMZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 12
- Births on record 416
Joshua-James is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2015, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 4 syllables.
Joshua-James 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.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 44 |
How Popular Is Joshua-James?
In 2024, Joshua-James was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Joshua-James Is Used
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.
How Joshua-James Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Joshuajames | Joshuajames is Joshua-James written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #10,073. | 93 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Joshua-James
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joshua-James Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joshua-James over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joshua-James
- English JOSH-oo-uh-JAYMZ
Sibling Names for Joshua-James
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joshua-James — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joshua-James
How popular is the name Joshua-James?
In 2024, Joshua-James was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Joshua-James a girl's or a boy's name?
Joshua-James is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joshua-James?
Joshua-James has 4 syllables.
When was Joshua-James most popular?
Joshua-James peaked in 2015, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.