Josue
Peaked at #181 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1924, Josue has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Josue — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5678
in 1984
Last ranked
#12707
in 2011
Years tracked
25
1975–2011
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1975, Josue reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #5678 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Josue hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2011, when it stood at #12707.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | #12,707 | 8 |
| 2009 | #14,383 | 7 |
| 2006 | #11,890 | 9 |
| 2005 | #11,327 | 9 |
| 2002 | #16,671 | 5 |
| 2001 | #16,532 | 5 |
| 2000 | #12,402 | 7 |
| 1999 | #15,509 | 5 |
Josue — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#181
in 2007
Current rank
#294
in 2024
Years tracked
92
1924–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1924, Josue reached its peak popularity for boys in 2007, ranking #181 nationally with 2,272 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #268 (2014) to #294 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Josue ranks #294 nationally for boys, with 1,140 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #294 | 1,140 |
| 2023 | #295 | 1,125 |
| 2022 | #290 | 1,173 |
| 2021 | #311 | 1,079 |
| 2020 | #274 | 1,231 |
| 2019 | #259 | 1,401 |
| 2018 | #226 | 1,664 |
| 2017 | #240 | 1,537 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Josue most popular?
Josue was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #181 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Josue becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Josue?
At least 56,837 babies have been recorded with the name Josue in the US since 1924, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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