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Josh
36,620births recorded
15Countries
2002Peak · Scotland
#188Ireland 2025
Josh is the English form of Joshua. 36,620 births recorded in 15 countries, mostly in the United States. It peaked in 2002 (Scotland).
Popularity by country
Countries
| Country | Total births | Latest rank | Peak year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 17,288 | #1699 | 1974 |
| 🏴 England & Wales | 9,197 | #758 | 2002 |
| 🏴 Scotland | 4,165 | #208 | 2002 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2,368 | #188 | 2005 |
| 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | 938 | – | 2005 |
| 🇨🇦 Ontario | 624 | #719 | 2005 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 605 | #2212 | 2015 |
| 🇨🇦 Québec | 541 | #238 | 2017 |
| 🇨🇦 Alberta | 306 | – | 2004 |
| 🇨🇦 British Columbia | 255 | #399 | 2003 |
| 🇦🇺 South Australia | 184 | – | 1997 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 95 | #1124 | 2012 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 31 | – | 2017 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 15 | – | 2020 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | 8 | – | 2020 |
Spellings
- 1Josh36,620