Josue Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Josue is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Josue?
Josue is spelled J-O-S-U-E. The name has 5 letters.
Josue at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Josue is a Spanish form of the name Joshua, meaning “The Lord is salvation” or “God is my salvation.”
- Origin
- The name Josue is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which is commonly associated with the biblical figure Joshua, a leader in the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- ho-SWAY · 2 syllables
Josue Popularity in 2025
Rank#330
Recorded Births1,026
- Boys usage fell 36 places to #330 and recorded 118 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Josue Mean?
Josue is a Spanish form of the name Joshua, meaning “The Lord is salvation” or “God is my salvation.”
Origin: The name Josue is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which is commonly associated with the biblical figure Joshua, a leader in the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Josue?
Pronunciationho-SWAY
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Josue?
- History
- Josue has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures, reflecting its biblical associations as a traditional given name.
Josue Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,026 | #330 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,144 | #294 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,125 | #295 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,173 | #290 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,079 | #311 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,231 | #275 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,402 | #259 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,664 | #226 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,538 | #240 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,353 | #271 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,348 | #272 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,368 | #268 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,454 | #251 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,514 | #237 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,639 | #214 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,996 | #184 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7 | #13,704 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,975 | #193 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,169 | #183 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,272 | #181 |
| 2006 | Girls | 9 | #11,417 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,051 | #193 |
| 2005 | Girls | 9 | #10,921 |
When Was Josue Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
2,272 recorded births
National rank #181
2008 · Boys
2,169 recorded births
National rank #183
2006 · Boys
2,051 recorded births
National rank #193
2010 · Boys
1,996 recorded births
National rank #184
Where Josue Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #196 | 197 |
| MD | #208 | 28 |
| CA | #210 | 178 |
| NE | #210 | 12 |
| KS | #277 | 13 |
| TN | #282 | 31 |
| NJ | #284 | 31 |
| AZ | #288 | 27 |