Boys name · Iowa
Joshua in Iowa
Joshua was the 122nd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 33 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1966, Iowa families have named 14,563 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 10 | 239th |
| 1975 | 333 | 16th |
| 1984 | 645 | 3rd |
| 1992 | 342 | 9th |
| 2000 | 172 | 22nd |
| 2008 | 106 | 36th |
| 2017 | 67 | 50th |
| 2025 | 33 | 122nd |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 239th in 1966 to 122nd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Iowa in a single year was 828, in 1980. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Iowa?
Joshua was the 122nd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 33 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1966, Iowa families have named 14,563 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Iowa?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Joshua in Iowa. The most babies named Joshua in Iowa in a single year was 828, in 1980.
What is the rank of Joshua in Iowa?
Joshua ranked 122nd among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1980.
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.