Joshua
boy name#66 in 2025Joshua entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 2002, ranks #66 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#66
rank today
#3
peak (2002)
4,773
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #242 |
| 1890s | #345 |
| 1900s | #460 |
| 1910s | #500 |
| 1920s | #589 |
| 1930s | #609 |
| 1940s | #597 |
| 1950s | #501 |
| 1960s | #361 |
| 1970s | #44 |
| 1980s | #5 |
| 1990s | #4 |
| 2000s | #4 |
| 2010s | #28 |
| 2020s | #59 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joshua has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,195,000 people named Joshua are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joshua alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joshua in 2025?
- Joshua ranks #66 among US boy names in 2025, with 4,773 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joshua most popular?
- Joshua peaked in 2002, reaching #3 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joshua with classmates?
- Joshua will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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