Boys name · Minnesota
Joshua in Minnesota
Joshua was the 121st most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 53 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1960, Minnesota families have named 22,183 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 | 352nd |
| 1973 | 228 | 32nd |
| 1981 | 963 | 3rd |
| 1990 | 737 | 6th |
| 1999 | 409 | 14th |
| 2008 | 211 | 29th |
| 2016 | 95 | 73rd |
| 2025 | 53 | 121st |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 352nd in 1960 to 121st in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Minnesota in a single year was 981, in 1980. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Minnesota?
Joshua was the 121st most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 53 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1960, Minnesota families have named 22,183 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Minnesota?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Joshua in Minnesota. The most babies named Joshua in Minnesota in a single year was 981, in 1980.
What is the rank of Joshua in Minnesota?
Joshua ranked 121st among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1980.
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.