Boys name · District of Columbia
Joshua in the District of Columbia
In SSA data for the District of Columbia, 3,536 babies are named Joshua across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1947. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #28 most popular boys name, with 22 born.
Popularity over time
Joshua in District of Columbia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | #239 |
| 1967 | 11 | #182 |
| 1976 | 65 | #27 |
| 1986 | 92 | #18 |
| 1996 | 80 | #11 |
| 2006 | 66 | #10 |
| 2015 | 30 | #37 |
| 2025 | 22 | #28 |
The most Joshua births in the District of Columbia in a single year was 114, in 1989. Joshua's highest rank in the District of Columbia was #4, set in 2004.
Its rank among boys names in the District of Columbia ran from #4 in 2004 to #304 in 1959, starting at #239 in 1947 and ending at #28 in 2025.
Nationally, Joshua's strongest state was Florida, where it hit #1 in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in the District of Columbia?
In SSA data for the District of Columbia, 3,536 babies are named Joshua across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1947. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #28 most popular boys name, with 22 born.
How many babies are named Joshua in the District of Columbia?
The District of Columbia recorded 22 births of babies named Joshua in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in the District of Columbia?
Joshua ranked #28 among boys names in the District of Columbia in 2025.
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.