From Hebrew Yehoshua meaning 'God is salvation', the warrior who led Israel into Canaan.
Nicknames
josh
Vibe
warm
How it ages.
A deeply embedded biblical name that has become one of the most commonly used in the English-speaking world.
The cultural moment.
Still top-20 in most English-speaking countries; shows remarkable staying power across decades. Currently ranks #50 in Germany, #52 in the UK, #66 in the US and #81 in Ireland.