Boys name · Arkansas
Joshua in Arkansas
In 2025, 46 babies born in Arkansas were named Joshua, making it the #66 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916, add up to 12,777.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #392 |
| 1942 | 8 | #298 |
| 1978 | 298 | #8 |
| 1987 | 446 | #2 |
| 1997 | 260 | #6 |
| 2006 | 192 | #6 |
| 2016 | 85 | #30 |
| 2025 | 46 | #66 |
Arkansas had the most Joshua births in 1981, with 519. Its highest rank in Arkansas came in 1981, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Arkansas ran from #1 in 1981 to #407 in 1917, starting at #392 in 1916 and ending at #66 in 2025.
Florida gave Joshua its highest national rank, #1, in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Arkansas?
In 2025, 46 babies born in Arkansas were named Joshua, making it the #66 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916, add up to 12,777.
How many babies are named Joshua in Arkansas?
In 2025, 46 babies born in Arkansas were named Joshua.
What is the rank of Joshua in Arkansas?
Joshua's 2025 rank among boys names in Arkansas was #66.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.