Boys name · New Jersey
Joshua in New Jersey
Joshua was the 53rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 168 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1925, New Jersey families have named 24,279 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 10 | 210th |
| 1957 | 8 | 379th |
| 1969 | 38 | 183rd |
| 1980 | 355 | 33rd |
| 1991 | 700 | 19th |
| 2002 | 701 | 10th |
| 2014 | 307 | 26th |
| 2025 | 168 | 53rd |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 210th in 1925 to 53rd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in New Jersey in a single year was 714, in 1989. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2004.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in New Jersey?
Joshua was the 53rd most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 168 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1925, New Jersey families have named 24,279 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in New Jersey?
In 2025, 168 babies were named Joshua in New Jersey. The most babies named Joshua in New Jersey in a single year was 714, in 1989.
What is the rank of Joshua in New Jersey?
Joshua ranked 53rd among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2004.
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.