Josue
Boy name · French · Hebrew · Spanish
MeaningGod is salvation · Spanish form of Joshua
- US rank
- #330
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #181 in 2007
1,026 babies were named Josue in the US in 2025. It has dropped 55 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Josue you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,665 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Josue, 1,026 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Josue would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJosue first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #181.
- TrendJosue has slipped 55 places over the last five years and now sits at #330. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJosue is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #196, followed by Maryland (#208) and California (#210). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningJosue is a Spanish form of Joshua, which means “God is salvation”. Our records link it to French, Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Josue
Josue is a boy name of French, Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “God is salvation”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-sue”. US birth records list Josue for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 93 of those 102 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #181 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #330, with 1,026 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.3 | 437,956 boys |
| 1930s | 4.9 | 202,840 boys |
| 1940s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 1950s | 7.7 | 130,039 boys |
| 1960s | 19 | 53,220 boys |
| 1970s | 88 | 11,362 boys |
| 1980s | 242 | 4,125 boys |
| 1990s | 553 | 1,808 boys |
| 2000s | 916 | 1,092 boys |
| 2010s | 813 | 1,230 boys |
| 2020s | 654 | 1,529 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Josue
What does the name Josue mean?
Josue means “God is salvation” in Spanish, as a form of Joshua.
What is the origin of the name Josue?
Josue has French, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Josue a boy or girl name?
Josue is a boy name.
How popular is the name Josue?
Josue ranked #330 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,026 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#181).