Joshua Stratton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Stratton — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Stratton 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 Stratton: Addams Stratton McAllister (1875–1946), American electrical engineer and editor Allan Stratton, Canadian author Allegra Stratton (born 1980), British journalist and writer Anne Stratton (1887–1977), American composer Arthur Stratton (1911–1975), American author, traveller and OSS agent Ben Stratton, Australian footballer Brian Stratton, American politician from New York Casey Stratton (born 1976), American musician Charles 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: Stratton

English

Addams Stratton McAllister (1875–1946), American electrical engineer and editor Allan Stratton, Canadian author Allegra Stratton (born 1980), British journalist and writer Anne Stratton (1887–1977), American composer Arthur Stratton (1911–1975), American author, traveller and OSS agent Ben Stratton, Australian footballer Brian Stratton, American politician from New York Casey Stratton (born 1976), American musician Charles 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 Stratton

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 Stratton:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Stratton?
The surname Stratton originates from English. Addams Stratton McAllister (1875–1946), American electrical engineer and editor Allan Stratton, Canadian author Allegra Stratton (born 1980), British journalist and writer Anne Stratton (1887–1977), American composer Arthur Stratton (1911–1975), American author, traveller and OSS agent Ben Stratton, Australian footballer Brian Stratton, American politician from New York Casey Stratton (born 1976), American musician Charles C.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Stratton?
The name Joshua Stratton combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Stratton originates from English.
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