Boys name · Massachusetts
Joshua in Massachusetts
Joshua was the 63rd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 101 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1915, Massachusetts families have named 24,708 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 364th |
| 1960 | 24 | 171st |
| 1971 | 157 | 49th |
| 1982 | 633 | 14th |
| 1992 | 726 | 11th |
| 2003 | 513 | 10th |
| 2014 | 181 | 36th |
| 2025 | 101 | 63rd |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 364th in 1915 to 63rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Massachusetts in a single year was 891, in 1989. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1991.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Massachusetts?
Joshua was the 63rd most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 101 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1915, Massachusetts families have named 24,708 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 101 babies were named Joshua in Massachusetts. The most babies named Joshua in Massachusetts in a single year was 891, in 1989.
What is the rank of Joshua in Massachusetts?
Joshua ranked 63rd among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1991.
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.