Boys name · Georgia
Joshua in Georgia
Joshua was the 54th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 179 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1914, Georgia families have named 40,767 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 | 328th |
| 1928 | 12 | 274th |
| 1948 | 7 | 422nd |
| 1968 | 11 | 377th |
| 1983 | 1,036 | 6th |
| 1997 | 982 | 4th |
| 2011 | 587 | 4th |
| 2025 | 179 | 54th |
Its rank among boys names in Georgia climbed from 328th in 1914 to 54th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Georgia in a single year was 1,523, in 1990. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1988.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Georgia?
Joshua was the 54th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 179 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1914, Georgia families have named 40,767 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Georgia?
In 2025, 179 babies were named Joshua in Georgia. The most babies named Joshua in Georgia in a single year was 1,523, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joshua in Georgia?
Joshua ranked 54th among boys names in Georgia in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1988.
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.