Boys name · California
Joshua in California
Joshua was the 71st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 523 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1942, California families have named 138,215 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 655th |
| 1959 | 45 | 362nd |
| 1970 | 482 | 65th |
| 1981 | 3,383 | 8th |
| 1992 | 3,763 | 10th |
| 2003 | 3,222 | 7th |
| 2014 | 1,510 | 28th |
| 2025 | 523 | 71st |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 655th in 1942 to 71st in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in California in a single year was 4,301, in 1990. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2005.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in California?
Joshua was the 71st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 523 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1942, California families have named 138,215 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in California?
In 2025, 523 babies were named Joshua in California. The most babies named Joshua in California in a single year was 4,301, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joshua in California?
Joshua ranked 71st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2005.
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.