How Popular (or Rare) was Joshua in 2022?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#35
2022 Rank
1,478
2022 Births
#2
Best Rank (2002)
8,190
Peak Year (2003)
145,189
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 192
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Joshua Story

Joshua is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #35 in 2022 with 1,478 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 8,190 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 192 boys born was named Joshua. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2024)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2024. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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