Name comparison · boy names
Jonathan vs. Joshua
In 2025, Joshua leads at #66 among U.S. boys' names, with Jonathan at #89. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jonathan | Joshua |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #89 | #66 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,822 | 4,773 |
| All-time peak | #15 in 1988 | #3 in 2002 |
| Uniqueness score | 18 / 100 | 16 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Alabama (#63) | Maryland (#24) |