Boys name · Nebraska
Joshua in Nebraska
Joshua was the 130th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 21 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1970, Nebraska families have named 8,380 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 273rd |
| 1978 | 274 | 6th |
| 1986 | 298 | 5th |
| 1994 | 176 | 9th |
| 2001 | 141 | 6th |
| 2009 | 68 | 33rd |
| 2017 | 31 | 89th |
| 2025 | 21 | 130th |
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska climbed from 273rd in 1970 to 130th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Nebraska in a single year was 390, in 1981. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Nebraska?
Joshua was the 130th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 21 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1970, Nebraska families have named 8,380 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Nebraska?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Joshua in Nebraska. The most babies named Joshua in Nebraska in a single year was 390, in 1981.
What is the rank of Joshua in Nebraska?
Joshua ranked 130th among boys names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1981.
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.