Josuhe
A male name of Spanish origin possibly related to Joshua.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Josuhe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Josuhe today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josuhe births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josuhe. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Josuhe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,533
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Josuhe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Josuhe by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Josuhe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Josuhe
The given name Josuhe is a unique and relatively uncommon name with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from a combination of two Hebrew words, "Yah" and "shua", which together mean "God saves" or "salvation of God".
This name has its roots in the biblical story of the Israelite leader, Joshua, who was known for his unwavering faith and courage. In the Old Testament, Joshua was chosen by God to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. His name, which was originally "Hoshea", was changed by Moses to "Yehoshua" or "Joshua", signifying his role as a savior and liberator of his people.
The earliest recorded use of the name Josuhe can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and scriptures, although the exact spelling and pronunciation may have varied over time and across different regions. In the 4th century CE, a Christian martyr named Josuhe was recorded as having been persecuted and executed for his faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Josuhe. One of the earliest was a 9th-century Iberian monk and scholar, Josuhe of Cordoba (c. 790 - c. 860), who was known for his contributions to the study of Arabic and Islamic culture during the Moorish rule in Spain.
Another prominent figure was Josuhe ben Meir (c. 1140 - c. 1210), a renowned Hebrew grammarian and biblical commentator from France, who is credited with writing one of the earliest comprehensive works on Hebrew grammar.
In the 16th century, Josuhe Hayyim (c. 1505 - c. 1580), a Jewish scholar and physician from Spain, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of medicine and astronomy.
During the 17th century, Josuhe da Costa (c. 1590 - 1666), a Dutch philosopher and writer of Portuguese-Jewish descent, made a significant impact with his works on free thought and religious tolerance.
More recently, Josuhe Obermueller (1920 - 2002), a German-born American artist and illustrator, gained recognition for his contributions to the world of children's literature and his illustrations for various books and magazines.
While the name Josuhe may not be as common as some other biblical or Hebrew names, its rich history and symbolic meaning continue to make it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep cultural and spiritual significance.
People
Josuhe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josuhe as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Josuhe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josuhe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josuhe going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Josuhe a common name?
We classify Josuhe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josuhe most popular?
The single biggest year for Josuhe was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josuhe is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Josuhe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josuhe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josuhe in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Josuhe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josuhe in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Josuhe can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Josuhe?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.