Josue
How to say it: ho-SWEH · /hoˈswe/
Spanish form of Joshua; from Hebrew Yehoshua meaning 'God is salvation'.
Josue was the 334th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,026 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #415 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #334 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,026 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,231 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #415 |
| In France, 2025 | #719 among boys’ names, 45 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After reaching its best in the 2000s, Josue stayed close to that level for a while. The next few years are likely to bring a gentle slide.
What goes with it
Breathed softly and pronounced ho SWEH, Josue carries a biblical spirit that travels well. Mateo and Rafael pair naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Josue is about 1 in 135.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #719 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Josue
- Josue Souza Santos (born 1987)Brazilian association football player
- Josue Dupon (1864–1935)Belgian sculptor
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