Boys name · Indiana
Joshua in Indiana
Joshua was the 64th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 108 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1958, Indiana families have named 32,844 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 508th |
| 1972 | 135 | 62nd |
| 1981 | 1,414 | 2nd |
| 1990 | 1,202 | 2nd |
| 1998 | 564 | 9th |
| 2007 | 349 | 14th |
| 2016 | 189 | 37th |
| 2025 | 108 | 64th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 508th in 1958 to 64th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Indiana in a single year was 1,447, in 1980. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1985.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Indiana?
Joshua was the 64th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 108 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1958, Indiana families have named 32,844 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Indiana?
In 2025, 108 babies were named Joshua in Indiana. The most babies named Joshua in Indiana in a single year was 1,447, in 1980.
What is the rank of Joshua in Indiana?
Joshua ranked 64th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1985.
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.