boy's name
Joshuwa
JOSH-oo-uh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 393
Joshuwa is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 10 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 1989, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Joshuwa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 102 |
How Popular Is Joshuwa?
In 2008, Joshuwa was given to 10 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 Joshuwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joshuwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joshuwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joshuwa
- English JOSH-oo-uh
Sibling Names for Joshuwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joshuwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joshuwa
How popular is the name Joshuwa?
In 2008, Joshuwa was given to 10 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 Joshuwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Joshuwa is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joshuwa?
Joshuwa has 3 syllables.
When was Joshuwa most popular?
Joshuwa peaked in 1989, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.