Josh
5 countries#1699 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Josh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
17,288 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1699 · peaked in 1979 with 531 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,146 births recorded 1984–2025 · currently #262 · peaked in 2002 with 967 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9,029 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #598 · peaked in 2002 with 657 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,176 births recorded 1984–2025 · currently #208 · peaked in 2002 with 257 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
941 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2005 with 74 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
547 births recorded 1993–2022 · currently #1347 · peaked in 2015 with 38 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Josh’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #715 | — |
| 2007 | #724 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #809 | ↓85 |
| 2009 | #973 | ↓164 |
| 2010 | #1082 | ↓109 |
| 2011 | #1050 | ↑32 |
| 2012 | #1109 | ↓59 |
| 2013 | #1180 | ↓71 |
| 2014 | #1143 | ↑37 |
| 2015 | #1396 | ↓253 |
| 2016 | #1539 | ↓143 |
| 2017 | #1373 | ↑166 |
| 2018 | #1513 | ↓140 |
| 2019 | #1606 | ↓93 |
| 2020 | #1679 | ↓73 |
| 2021 | #1658 | ↑21 |
| 2022 | #1760 | ↓102 |
| 2023 | #1803 | ↓43 |
| 2024 | #1735 | ↑68 |
| 2025 | #1699 | ↑36 |
Frequently asked questions about Josh
Is Josh a popular name?
Yes — Josh currently ranks #1699 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Josh more common for boys or girls?
Josh is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Josh most popular?
Josh peaked in 1979 in United States, with 531 recorded births that year.
Is Josh rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Josh’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #299 in 1880 to #1699 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Josh?
At least 31,981 babies have been recorded with the name Josh across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Josh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Josh appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Josh?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Josh include Chad, Ghaith, Judd, Levy.
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