Boys name · Missouri
Joshua in Missouri
Joshua was the 72nd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 85 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1967, Missouri families have named 26,628 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 | 387th |
| 1975 | 322 | 27th |
| 1984 | 1,035 | 4th |
| 1992 | 784 | 4th |
| 2000 | 518 | 5th |
| 2008 | 301 | 16th |
| 2017 | 131 | 49th |
| 2025 | 85 | 72nd |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri climbed from 387th in 1967 to 72nd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Missouri in a single year was 1,097, in 1985. 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 Missouri?
Joshua was the 72nd most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 85 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1967, Missouri families have named 26,628 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Missouri?
In 2025, 85 babies were named Joshua in Missouri. The most babies named Joshua in Missouri in a single year was 1,097, in 1985.
What is the rank of Joshua in Missouri?
Joshua ranked 72nd among boys names in Missouri 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.