Boys name · Louisiana
Joshua in Louisiana
Joshua was the 54th most popular boys name in Louisiana in 2025, with 68 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1915, Louisiana families have named 23,575 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Louisiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 | 311th |
| 1937 | 5 | 437th |
| 1953 | 10 | 377th |
| 1971 | 39 | 173rd |
| 1984 | 1,033 | 3rd |
| 1998 | 481 | 2nd |
| 2011 | 206 | 12th |
| 2025 | 68 | 54th |
Its rank among boys names in Louisiana climbed from 311th in 1915 to 54th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Louisiana in a single year was 1,057, in 1985. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1990.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Louisiana?
Joshua was the 54th most popular boys name in Louisiana in 2025, with 68 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1915, Louisiana families have named 23,575 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Louisiana?
In 2025, 68 babies were named Joshua in Louisiana. The most babies named Joshua in Louisiana in a single year was 1,057, in 1985.
What is the rank of Joshua in Louisiana?
Joshua ranked 54th among boys names in Louisiana in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1990.
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.