Boys name · Illinois
Joshua in Illinois
Joshua was the 83rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 138 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 49,305 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 | 529th |
| 1962 | 20 | 386th |
| 1972 | 222 | 62nd |
| 1983 | 1,437 | 12th |
| 1993 | 1,283 | 8th |
| 2004 | 1,014 | 5th |
| 2014 | 413 | 28th |
| 2025 | 138 | 83rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 529th in 1947 to 83rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Illinois in a single year was 1,624, in 1981. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1991.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Illinois?
Joshua was the 83rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 138 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 49,305 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Illinois?
In 2025, 138 babies were named Joshua in Illinois. The most babies named Joshua in Illinois in a single year was 1,624, in 1981.
What is the rank of Joshua in Illinois?
Joshua ranked 83rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1991.
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.