Boys name · Mississippi
Joshua in Mississippi
Joshua was the 53rd most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 41 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1917, Mississippi families have named 13,062 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 11 | 227th |
| 1945 | 5 | 396th |
| 1976 | 110 | 32nd |
| 1986 | 424 | 5th |
| 1995 | 344 | 4th |
| 2005 | 217 | 7th |
| 2015 | 109 | 14th |
| 2025 | 41 | 53rd |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi climbed from 227th in 1917 to 53rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Mississippi in a single year was 500, in 1991. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Mississippi?
Joshua was the 53rd most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 41 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1917, Mississippi families have named 13,062 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Mississippi?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Joshua in Mississippi. The most babies named Joshua in Mississippi in a single year was 500, in 1991.
What is the rank of Joshua in Mississippi?
Joshua ranked 53rd among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.