Total births
432
Boys' name · since 1975
Jousha
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 432 babies named Jousha, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 432
- total births
- 1975–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Jousha sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 432 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jousha has been recorded 432 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2009.
- 432 total births
- 1975–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
432 boys have been named Jousha since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 432
- total births
- 1975–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Jousha was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
32 babies were named Jousha in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jousha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jousha's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jousha at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Jousha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2009
- Peak year (1985)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Jousha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jousha's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Jousha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
217 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 217 births (50% of all-time use).
Jousha by state
Where Jousha concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jousha? ▼
Jousha has been given to 432 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 32 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Jousha most popular? ▼
Jousha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Jousha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jousha are Texas (24 births), Ohio (10 births).
How long has the name Jousha been used? ▼
Records for Jousha go back to 1975, giving 35 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Jousha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Journey, Jourdan, Joud, Jourden, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jousha's data
- Jousha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Joushas (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jousha
Nearby Names Like Jousha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jousha
Journey Boy
#1847 2,011 births
Jourdan Boy
#6272 1,869 births
Joud Boy
#4687 305 births
Jourden Boy
#12932 201 births
Journee Boy
#5402 182 births
Compare Jousha side by side: Jousha vs Journey Jousha vs Jourdan Jousha vs Joud
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1975–2009 (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. "Jousha: Baby Name Since 1975 - 432 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jousha. 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 Jousha 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 June 2026.