Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Joshton

Name: Popularity of the name Joshton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Joshton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#9,948 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2012

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#9948

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Joshton

Joshton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 6 Joshtons were born — ranking #9,948 that year. As of 2026, Joshton ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Joshtons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Joshton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Joshton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jotun
Justin
Justen
Jardon
Jetton
Jeton
Jotunn
Jashen
Shotten
Pashtun
Shotton
Schouten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Joshton

What does the name Joshton mean?

Joshton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Joshton in 2026?

In 2026, Joshton ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Joshton most popular?

Joshton reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #9,948 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Joshton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Joshton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Joshton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Joshton include Jaya, Uria, Brannigan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Joshton

Joshton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Joshton's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #9,948. Use the chart and map above to compare Joshton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.