Name comparison · boy names
Jose vs. Joshua
In 2025, Joshua leads at #66 among U.S. boys' names, with Jose at #95. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jose | Joshua |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #95 | #66 |
| Babies in 2025 | 3,678 | 4,773 |
| All-time peak | #28 in 2004 | #3 in 2002 |
| Uniqueness score | 19 / 100 | 16 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Texas (#15) | Maryland (#24) |