Boys name · Kansas
Joshua in Kansas
As of 2025, Joshua was the #103 most common boys name in Kansas, drawn from 36 births that year. Its total reaches 13,162 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1970.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Kansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15 | #169 |
| 1978 | 388 | #5 |
| 1986 | 447 | #4 |
| 1994 | 307 | #6 |
| 2001 | 205 | #6 |
| 2009 | 151 | #10 |
| 2017 | 72 | #50 |
| 2025 | 36 | #103 |
Rank swung between #1 (1988) and #169 (1970) in Kansas, from #169 in 1970 to #103 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Kansas was 1981, with 588 Joshua births. Its highest rank among boys names in Kansas was #1, in 1988.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Florida in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Kansas?
As of 2025, Joshua was the #103 most common boys name in Kansas, drawn from 36 births that year. Its total reaches 13,162 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1970.
How many babies are named Joshua in Kansas?
36 Joshua babies were born in Kansas in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in Kansas?
Joshua ranked #103 among boys names in Kansas in 2025.
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.