Joshua Trask

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joshua Trask — God is salvation
653K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joshua Trask 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 Trask: People with the surname Trask Alan Trask, American farmer and politician Betty Trask, English romantic novelist Clara Augusta Jones Trask (1839-1905), American writer Elbridge Trask, a mountain man Gustavus Trask, the governor of Sailors' Snug Harbor Haunani-Kay Trask, an activist and writer Katrina Trask, an author and philanthropist Kyle Trask (born 1998), an American football player Laura Trask, New Zealand politician Leonard Trask, famous 1860s medical curiosity Orville Trask, an American football player Ozell Miller Trask, U.S. 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: Trask

English

People with the surname Trask Alan Trask, American farmer and politician Betty Trask, English romantic novelist Clara Augusta Jones Trask (1839-1905), American writer Elbridge Trask, a mountain man Gustavus Trask, the governor of Sailors' Snug Harbor Haunani-Kay Trask, an activist and writer Katrina Trask, an author and philanthropist Kyle Trask (born 1998), an American football player Laura Trask, New Zealand politician Leonard Trask, famous 1860s medical curiosity Orville Trask, an American football player Ozell Miller Trask, U.S.

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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 Trask

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 Trask:

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Trask?
The surname Trask originates from English. People with the surname Trask Alan Trask, American farmer and politician Betty Trask, English romantic novelist Clara Augusta Jones Trask (1839-1905), American writer Elbridge Trask, a mountain man Gustavus Trask, the governor of Sailors' Snug Harbor Haunani-Kay Trask, an activist and writer Katrina Trask, an author and philanthropist Kyle Trask (born 1998), an American football player Laura Trask, New Zealand politician Leonard Trask, famous 1860s medical curiosity Orville Trask, an American football player Ozell Miller Trask, U.S.
What are the origins of the name Joshua Trask?
The name Joshua Trask combines two different traditions: the first name Joshua has Hebrew roots, while the surname Trask originates from English.
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