Boys name · Kansas
Joshua in Kansas
Joshua was the 103rd most popular boys name in Kansas in 2025, with 36 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1970, Kansas families have named 13,162 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Kansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15 | 169th |
| 1978 | 388 | 5th |
| 1986 | 447 | 4th |
| 1994 | 307 | 6th |
| 2001 | 205 | 6th |
| 2009 | 151 | 10th |
| 2017 | 72 | 50th |
| 2025 | 36 | 103rd |
Its rank among boys names in Kansas climbed from 169th in 1970 to 103rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Kansas in a single year was 588, in 1981. Its best showing was #1 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 Kansas?
Joshua was the 103rd most popular boys name in Kansas in 2025, with 36 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1970, Kansas families have named 13,162 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Kansas?
In 2025, 36 babies were named Joshua in Kansas. The most babies named Joshua in Kansas in a single year was 588, in 1981.
What is the rank of Joshua in Kansas?
Joshua ranked 103rd among boys names in Kansas in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.