Boy · #10,806 in 2026

Joshual

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

Current Rank

#10,806

Peak Rank

#3,447 (1989)

Total Babies

146

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2011

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3447

Peak Rank

146

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Joshual

Joshual first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 16 Joshuals were born — ranking #3,447 that year. As of 2026, Joshual ranks #10,806 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 146 Joshuals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Joshual

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

Joshua
Jeshua
Jewel
Jostle
Joggle
Juul
Juwel
Jonell
Jossle
Jahel
Jargle
Jokul

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Joshual

What does the name Joshual mean?

Joshual is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Joshual in 2026?

In 2026, Joshual ranks #10,806 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Joshual most popular?

Joshual reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,447 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Joshual a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Joshual?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Joshual include Miriam, Lesly, Octavia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Joshual

Joshual is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 146 births in the dataset. Joshual's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Joshual'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.