Total births
260
Boys' name · since 1975
Jushua
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 260 babies named Jushua, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 260
- total births
- 1975–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Jushua sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 260 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Jushua recorded 260 times among boys since 1975, 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 1975 to 1998.
- 260 total births
- 1975–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
260 boys have been named Jushua since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 260
- total births
- 1975–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Jushua was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
29 babies were named Jushua in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jushua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jushua's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jushua at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Jushua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1998
- Peak year (1985)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Jushua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jushua's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Jushua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 152 births (58% of all-time use).
Jushua by state
Where Jushua concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Jushua's total US births 1.9%
5 of 260 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jushua? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 260 babies named Jushua. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 29 births.
When was Jushua most popular? ▼
Jushua was most popular in the 1980s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Jushua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jushua are California (5 births).
How long has the name Jushua been used? ▼
Records for Jushua go back to 1975, giving 24 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Jushua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Justin, Justice, Justus, Justyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jushua's data
- Jushua's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (152 total births) through the 1990s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jushuas (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 Jushua
Nearby Names Like Jushua
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jushua
Justin Boy
#199 790,469 births
Justice Boy
#1072 19,902 births
Justus Boy
#1811 9,140 births
Justyn Boy
#4754 4,398 births
Justen Boy
#7879 4,056 births
Compare Jushua side by side: Jushua vs Justin Jushua vs Justice Jushua vs Justus
Related Names
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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, 1975–1998 (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. "Jushua: Baby Name Since 1975 - 260 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jushua. 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 Jushua 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.