boy's name
Jushua
JOSH-oo-uh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 260
Jushua is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 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 1985, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jushua Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 61 |
How Popular Is Jushua?
In 1998, Jushua was given to 6 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 Jushua
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jushua Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jushua over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jushua
- English JOSH-oo-uh
Sibling Names for Jushua
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jushua — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jushua
How popular is the name Jushua?
In 1998, Jushua was given to 6 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 Jushua a girl's or a boy's name?
Jushua is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jushua?
Jushua has 3 syllables.
When was Jushua most popular?
Jushua peaked in 1985, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.