Boys name · Kentucky
Joshua in Kentucky
Joshua was the 73rd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 66 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1963, Kentucky families have named 22,951 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 8 | 344th |
| 1974 | 166 | 38th |
| 1983 | 1,032 | 2nd |
| 1991 | 799 | 1st |
| 2000 | 422 | 8th |
| 2008 | 226 | 20th |
| 2017 | 93 | 64th |
| 2025 | 66 | 73rd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 344th in 1963 to 73rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Kentucky in a single year was 1,064, in 1981. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Kentucky?
Joshua was the 73rd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 66 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1963, Kentucky families have named 22,951 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Kentucky?
In 2025, 66 babies were named Joshua in Kentucky. The most babies named Joshua in Kentucky in a single year was 1,064, in 1981.
What is the rank of Joshua in Kentucky?
Joshua ranked 73rd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1981.
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.