Josh Flores

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Josh Flores — English
35K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Josh Flores is a name that combines English origins. The first name Josh is a masculine given name of English origin. Big Josh, stage name for American professional wrestler Matt Osborne (1957–2013) Josh Adams (American football) (born 1996), American football player Josh Ali (born 1999), American football player Josh Appelt (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Josh Bailey (born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player Josh Ball (born 1998), American football player Josh Barnett (born 1977), American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler Josh Beckett (born 1980), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Josh Berry (born 1990), American racing driver Josh Bilicki (born 1995), American racing drive. The surname Flores: Flores is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese surname. In Spain, the surname Flores is first found in the Kingdom of Asturias, where the Visigothic royal court took refuge after the Muslim Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in 711. In its origin, it is a patronymic of the Visigothic given name Fruela or Froila. In Italy, the surname's roots can be traced back to the Kingdom of Naples around the early 14th century where records show a Flores family receiving land grants in the feudal territories of Persano and Sandionisio. Josh is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 35K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Josh reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Josh

English

Big Josh, stage name for American professional wrestler Matt Osborne (1957–2013) Josh Adams (American football) (born 1996), American football player Josh Ali (born 1999), American football player Josh Appelt (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Josh Bailey (born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player Josh Ball (born 1998), American football player Josh Barnett (born 1977), American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler Josh Beckett (born 1980), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Josh Berry (born 1990), American racing driver Josh Bilicki (born 1995), American racing drive.

Surname: Flores

Spanish

Flores is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese surname. In Spain, the surname Flores is first found in the Kingdom of Asturias, where the Visigothic royal court took refuge after the Muslim Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in 711. In its origin, it is a patronymic of the Visigothic given name Fruela or Froila. In Italy, the surname's roots can be traced back to the Kingdom of Naples around the early 14th century where records show a Flores family receiving land grants in the feudal territories of Persano and Sandionisio.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Josh is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Josh by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Josh Flores

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Josh Flores:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Josh?
The first name Josh originates from English. Big Josh, stage name for American professional wrestler Matt Osborne (1957–2013) Josh Adams (American football) (born 1996), American football player Josh Ali (born 1999), American football player Josh Appelt (born 1983), American mixed martial artist Josh Bailey (born 1989), Canadian ice hockey player Josh Ball (born 1998), American football player Josh Barnett (born 1977), American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler Josh Beckett (born 1980), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Josh Berry (born 1990), American racing driver Josh Bilicki (born 1995), American racing drive.
When was Josh most popular?
The name Josh reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Flores?
The surname Flores originates from Spanish. Flores is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese surname. In Spain, the surname Flores is first found in the Kingdom of Asturias, where the Visigothic royal court took refuge after the Muslim Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula in 711. In its origin, it is a patronymic of the Visigothic given name Fruela or Froila. In Italy, the surname's roots can be traced back to the Kingdom of Naples around the early 14th century where records show a Flores family receiving land grants in the feudal territories of Persano and Sandionisio.
What are the origins of the name Josh Flores?
The name Josh Flores combines two different traditions: the first name Josh has English roots, while the surname Flores originates from Spanish.
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