NAME PROFILE
Josh
Josh is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is salvation.' It conveys a sense of reliability and warmth, often associated with someone who is friendly, approachable, and a natural leader.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,288 |
| Gender | Male (68% / 32%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 21%TX — 20%FL — 19%GA — 18%
Notable People
Josh Hutcherson (Actor, *The Hunger Games*) · Josh Groban (Singer, songwriter) · Josh Brolin (Actor, *No Country for Old Men*) · Josh Allen (NFL quarterback) · Josh Duhamel (Actor, *Transformers*)
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