Boys name · Maryland
Joshua in Maryland
Joshua was the 26th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 129 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1912, Maryland families have named 21,097 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 143rd |
| 1934 | 7 | 171st |
| 1961 | 11 | 265th |
| 1974 | 114 | 38th |
| 1986 | 543 | 11th |
| 1999 | 542 | 4th |
| 2012 | 294 | 8th |
| 2025 | 129 | 26th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland climbed from 143rd in 1912 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Maryland in a single year was 769, in 1990. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2003.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Maryland?
Joshua was the 26th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 129 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1912, Maryland families have named 21,097 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Maryland?
In 2025, 129 babies were named Joshua in Maryland. The most babies named Joshua in Maryland in a single year was 769, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joshua in Maryland?
Joshua ranked 26th among boys names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2003.
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.