Boys name · Massachusetts
Joshua in Massachusetts
As of 2025, Joshua was the #63 most common boys name in Massachusetts, drawn from 101 births that year. Its total reaches 24,708 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | #364 |
| 1960 | 24 | #171 |
| 1971 | 157 | #49 |
| 1982 | 633 | #14 |
| 1992 | 726 | #11 |
| 2003 | 513 | #10 |
| 2014 | 181 | #36 |
| 2025 | 101 | #63 |
Rank swung between #10 (1991) and #375 (1918) in Massachusetts, from #364 in 1915 to #63 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Massachusetts was 1989, with 891 Joshua births. Its highest rank among boys names in Massachusetts was #10, in 1991.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Florida in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Massachusetts?
As of 2025, Joshua was the #63 most common boys name in Massachusetts, drawn from 101 births that year. Its total reaches 24,708 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
How many babies are named Joshua in Massachusetts?
101 Joshua babies were born in Massachusetts in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in Massachusetts?
Joshua ranked #63 among boys names in Massachusetts 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.