Will my child share the name Joshua-James with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Joshua-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Joshua-James in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Joshua-James becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Joshua-James is declining: down 1,585 places since 2019, to #3,689 in 2024. It peaked at #1,095 in 2015.

Is Joshua-James a good choice for a distinctive name?

Joshua-James is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Joshua-James a popular baby name in the United States?

Joshua-James does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Joshua-James

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Joshua-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Joshua-James in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Joshua-James

Joshua-James has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2054 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #1095 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Joshua-James is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Joshua-James in their class.