Boys name · Illinois
Joshua in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 49,305 babies are named Joshua across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1947. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #83 most popular boys name, with 138 born.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 | #529 |
| 1962 | 20 | #386 |
| 1972 | 222 | #62 |
| 1983 | 1,437 | #12 |
| 1993 | 1,283 | #8 |
| 2004 | 1,014 | #5 |
| 2014 | 413 | #28 |
| 2025 | 138 | #83 |
Joshua had its most births in Illinois in 1981, when 1,624 babies were given the name. Joshua's highest rank in Illinois was #5, set in 1991.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #5 in 1991 to #659 in 1953, starting at #529 in 1947 and ending at #83 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 Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 49,305 babies are named Joshua across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1947. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #83 most popular boys name, with 138 born.
How many babies are named Joshua in Illinois?
138 Joshua babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in Illinois?
In 2025, Joshua sat at #83 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.