Joshua Fredericks

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Fredericks — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Fredericks 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 Fredericks: Clayton Fredericks (born 1967), Australian equestrian athlete and Olympic medalist (married to Lisa Fredericks) Cornel Fredericks (born 1990), South African hurdler Eddie Fredericks (born 1977), South African rugby union footballer Frankie Fredericks (born 1967), Namibian sprinter and Olympic medalist Lucinda Fredericks (born 1967), British-born equestrian athlete for Australia (married to Clayton Fredericks) Roy Fredericks (1942–2000), West Indian cricketer Ryan Fredericks (born 1992), English footballer for Bristol City Football Club Stanton Fredericks (born 1978), South African footballer C. 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: Fredericks

English

Clayton Fredericks (born 1967), Australian equestrian athlete and Olympic medalist (married to Lisa Fredericks) Cornel Fredericks (born 1990), South African hurdler Eddie Fredericks (born 1977), South African rugby union footballer Frankie Fredericks (born 1967), Namibian sprinter and Olympic medalist Lucinda Fredericks (born 1967), British-born equestrian athlete for Australia (married to Clayton Fredericks) Roy Fredericks (1942–2000), West Indian cricketer Ryan Fredericks (born 1992), English footballer for Bristol City Football Club Stanton Fredericks (born 1978), South African footballer C.

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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 Fredericks

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 Fredericks:

1
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Fredericks?
The surname Fredericks originates from English. Clayton Fredericks (born 1967), Australian equestrian athlete and Olympic medalist (married to Lisa Fredericks) Cornel Fredericks (born 1990), South African hurdler Eddie Fredericks (born 1977), South African rugby union footballer Frankie Fredericks (born 1967), Namibian sprinter and Olympic medalist Lucinda Fredericks (born 1967), British-born equestrian athlete for Australia (married to Clayton Fredericks) Roy Fredericks (1942–2000), West Indian cricketer Ryan Fredericks (born 1992), English footballer for Bristol City Football Club Stanton Fredericks (born 1978), South African footballer C.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Fredericks?
The name Joshua Fredericks combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Fredericks originates from English.
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