Boys name · Delaware
Joshua in Delaware
Joshua was the 37th most popular boys name in Delaware in 2025, with 20 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1918, Delaware families have named 3,357 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Delaware, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | 75th |
| 1974 | 19 | 42nd |
| 1983 | 79 | 13th |
| 1991 | 135 | 4th |
| 2000 | 95 | 4th |
| 2008 | 64 | 5th |
| 2017 | 34 | 19th |
| 2025 | 20 | 37th |
Its rank among boys names in Delaware climbed from 75th in 1918 to 37th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Delaware in a single year was 140, in 1989. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Delaware?
Joshua was the 37th most popular boys name in Delaware in 2025, with 20 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1918, Delaware families have named 3,357 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Delaware?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Joshua in Delaware. The most babies named Joshua in Delaware in a single year was 140, in 1989.
What is the rank of Joshua in Delaware?
Joshua ranked 37th among boys names in Delaware in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1999.
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.