Total births
171
Boys' name · since 1976
Joshus
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 171 babies named Joshus, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 171
- total births
- 1976–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Joshus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 171 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Joshus recorded 171 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1999.
- 171 total births
- 1976–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 boys have been named Joshus since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 171
- total births
- 1976–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Joshus was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
18 babies were named Joshus in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Joshus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Joshus's full recorded timeline at 1986, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Joshus at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Joshus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1999
- Peak year (1988)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Joshus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Joshus's strongest decade.
107 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Joshus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s
1980s
107 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 107 births (63% of all-time use).
Joshus by state
Where Joshus concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.9% |
California share of Joshus's total US births 2.9%
5 of 171 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Joshus? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 171 babies named Joshus. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 18 births.
When was Joshus most popular? ▼
Joshus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 107 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Joshus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Joshus are California (5 births).
How long has the name Joshus been used? ▼
Records for Joshus go back to 1976, giving 24 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Joshus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joseph, Joshua, Jose, Josiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Joshus's data
- Joshus's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (107 total births) through the 1990s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Joshuss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Joshus
Nearby Names Like Joshus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Joshus
Joseph Boy
#32 2,669,490 births
Joshua Boy
#57 1,248,929 births
Jose Boy
#91 592,512 births
Josiah Boy
#53 148,958 births
Josue Boy
#294 57,689 births
Compare Joshus side by side: Joshus vs Joseph Joshus vs Joshua Joshus vs Jose
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Joshus: Baby Name Since 1976 - 171 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/joshus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Joshus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.