Josh
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning god is salvation; a form of Joshua.
Babies a year
45
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#758
45 babies
In 2025, 45 babies in England and Wales were named Josh. In the US, 128 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 531 in 1979.
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