At a glance
- In short
- Joshus is a modern and unique male name with American origins, pronounced as JOH-shuhs (/dʒəʃˈuʃ/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1999 (#7,874)
- Babies in 1999
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,961 in 1988
- First recorded
- 1976
Meaning of Joshus
Joshus is a male name with origins in the United States of America. It is a variation of the name Josh and is pronounced as JOH-shuhs (/dʒəʃˈuʃ/) in both British English and American English. Although it has not been ranked consistently over the years, it has seen occasional popularity in the United States. In 1999, there were 7 occurrences of the name, ranking at 7873. This unique name carries a strong and modern sound, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Joshus
English
- Pronounced JOH-shuhs /dʒoʃˈuʃ/
Popularity of Joshus in the U.S.
Joshus was last recorded in the U.S. in 1999, ranked #7,874 with 7 babies. It peaked at #2,961 in 1988. It first appears in the records in 1976.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1976–1999 19 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7 | 7,874 | back (not recorded in 1998) |
| 1997 | 6 | 8,110 | back (not recorded in 1995–1996) |
| 1994 | 6 | 7,770 | ▼ 132 |
| 1993 | 6 | 7,638 | back (not recorded in 1992) |
| 1991 | 5 | 8,236 | ▼ 3,829 |
| 1990 | 12 | 4,407 | ▲ 120 |
| 1989 | 11 | 4,527 | ▼ 1,566 |
| 1988 | 18 | 2,961 | ▲ 1,278 |
| 1987 | 10 | 4,239 | ▼ 586 |
| 1986 | 12 | 3,653 | ▲ 2,132 |
| 1985 | 6 | 5,785 | ▼ 224 |
| 1984 | 6 | 5,561 | ▼ 1,062 |
| 1983 | 8 | 4,499 | ▼ 533 |
| 1982 | 10 | 3,966 | ▼ 365 |
| 1981 | 11 | 3,601 | ▼ 636 |
| 1980 | 15 | 2,965 | ▲ 604 |
| 1979 | 11 | 3,569 | back (not recorded in 1978) |
| 1977 | 6 | 5,123 | ▲ 464 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5,587 | new |