Boys name · New Jersey
Joshua in New Jersey
As of 2025, Joshua was the #53 most common boys name in New Jersey, drawn from 168 births that year. Its total reaches 24,279 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1925.
Popularity over time
Joshua in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 10 | #210 |
| 1957 | 8 | #379 |
| 1969 | 38 | #183 |
| 1980 | 355 | #33 |
| 1991 | 700 | #19 |
| 2002 | 701 | #10 |
| 2014 | 307 | #26 |
| 2025 | 168 | #53 |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey ran from #9 in 2004 to #392 in 1960, starting at #210 in 1925 and ending at #53 in 2025.
Joshua had its most births in New Jersey in 1989, when 714 babies were given the name. In 2004 it reached #9, its highest boys-name rank in New Jersey.
Across the country, Joshua reached its highest rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in New Jersey?
As of 2025, Joshua was the #53 most common boys name in New Jersey, drawn from 168 births that year. Its total reaches 24,279 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1925.
How many babies are named Joshua in New Jersey?
168 Joshua babies were born in New Jersey in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in New Jersey?
Joshua ranked #53 among boys names in New Jersey in 2025.
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.