Josh
Josh: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษส/ ยท /หdอกสษส/
Meaning and origin of Josh
- A diminutive of the male given name Joshua.
How popular is Josh?
Since 1880, 17,288 boys in the U.S. have been named Josh. Its highest rank for boys was #300 in 1880. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Josh FAQ
What does the name Josh mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Joshua.
How popular is the name Josh?
Since 1880, 17,288 boys in the U.S. have been named Josh. Its highest rank for boys was #300 in 1880. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Josh a boy or girl name?
Josh is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 17,288 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.