How Common is the First Name Josh?
We estimate that there are 14,331 people named Josh who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Josh is the 868th most common for men, and the 1,962nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Josh?
The average person named Josh is 36.56 years old.
Is Josh a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
96 people named Josh were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,699th most popular name for boys, and the 3,627th most popular overall.
The popularity of Josh peaked in 1880, when it was the 299th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Josh a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Josh is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Josh.
Popularity of Josh in England
In 2020, Josh was the 509th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.