US Popularity:3641
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Yahweh is salvation; God rescues
Josh is a popular boy’s name that is Hebrew in origin. It is a truncated version of Joshua, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, a central figure in the Jewish Bible and Christian Old Testament. This derivation, combined with its meaning, “Yahweh is salvation” or "God rescues," makes Josh a powerful choice for religious families of many faiths. Today, Josh can be used as a nickname for Joshua or as a given name in its own right.
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How Popular Is The Name Josh?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Josh is currently #1448 on The Bump
Boy:Josh is currently #802 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Josh is currently #3641 in U.S. births
Boy:Josh is currently #1703 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#1703
in 2025
+ 33
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 132

  • Behind the Name, Josh, January 2019

  • Behind the Name, Joshua, June 2023

  • Name Doctor, Josh

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