Joshua, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshuah, meaning 'God is salvation,' was traditionally used as a male given name in the Bible. It is believed to have first been used by Jewish communities and later adopted by Christians. The name gained significant popularity during the mid-20th century, especially in English-speaking countries like the United States and Britain.
The name Joshue had a significant rise in popularity between the late 1970s and early 1980s, peaking at 42 births in 1988 before gradually declining to single-digit numbers by the late 1990s. Since then, it has remained relatively stable with fewer than 10 births per year, with a brief spike to 45 births in 2004. As of 2023, there have been a total of 1107 births named Joshue since 1971.