Boys name · Michigan
Joshua in Michigan
Joshua was the 100th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 92 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1949, Michigan families have named 44,564 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 6 | 492nd |
| 1968 | 25 | 271st |
| 1977 | 846 | 21st |
| 1987 | 1,575 | 5th |
| 1996 | 1,090 | 7th |
| 2006 | 611 | 8th |
| 2015 | 236 | 45th |
| 2025 | 92 | 100th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 492nd in 1949 to 100th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Michigan in a single year was 1,914, in 1990. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Michigan?
Joshua was the 100th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 92 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1949, Michigan families have named 44,564 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Michigan?
In 2025, 92 babies were named Joshua in Michigan. The most babies named Joshua in Michigan in a single year was 1,914, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joshua in Michigan?
Joshua ranked 100th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.