Joshua Bostic

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Bostic — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Bostic is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Joshua is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan. The surname Bostic: Caleb Bostic (born 1988), American football linebacker Earl Bostic (1913–1965), American saxophonist Jameson Bostic (born 1984), American boxer Jason Bostic (born 1976), American football defensive back Jeff Bostic (born 1958), American football player Jeffrey Bostic (born 1960), Barbadian politician Jenn Bostic (born 1986), American Country and Western singer and songwriter Jim Bostic (born 1972), American basketball player Joe Bostic (born 1957), American football offensive lineman John Bostic (born 1962), American football defensive back Jon Bostic (born 1991), American football linebacker . Joshua is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 653K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joshua reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joshua

Meaning: God is salvation

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan.

Surname: Bostic

English

Caleb Bostic (born 1988), American football linebacker Earl Bostic (1913–1965), American saxophonist Jameson Bostic (born 1984), American boxer Jason Bostic (born 1976), American football defensive back Jeff Bostic (born 1958), American football player Jeffrey Bostic (born 1960), Barbadian politician Jenn Bostic (born 1986), American Country and Western singer and songwriter Jim Bostic (born 1972), American basketball player Joe Bostic (born 1957), American football offensive lineman John Bostic (born 1962), American football defensive back Jon Bostic (born 1991), American football linebacker .

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Joshua Bostic

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 Joshua Bostic:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Joshua?
The first name Joshua originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), meaning "God is salvation." Leader of the Israelites after Moses who led them into Canaan.
When was Joshua most popular?
The name Joshua reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bostic?
The surname Bostic originates from English. Caleb Bostic (born 1988), American football linebacker Earl Bostic (1913–1965), American saxophonist Jameson Bostic (born 1984), American boxer Jason Bostic (born 1976), American football defensive back Jeff Bostic (born 1958), American football player Jeffrey Bostic (born 1960), Barbadian politician Jenn Bostic (born 1986), American Country and Western singer and songwriter Jim Bostic (born 1972), American basketball player Joe Bostic (born 1957), American football offensive lineman John Bostic (born 1962), American football defensive back Jon Bostic (born 1991), American football linebacker .
What are the origins of the name Joshua Bostic?
The name Joshua Bostic combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Bostic originates from English.
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