Boys name · New York
Joshua in New York
In 2025, 258 babies born in New York were named Joshua, making it the #63 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1911, add up to 67,735.
Popularity over time
Joshua in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | #268 |
| 1929 | 6 | #580 |
| 1945 | 16 | #345 |
| 1961 | 76 | #246 |
| 1977 | 883 | #26 |
| 1993 | 1,932 | #12 |
| 2009 | 1,107 | #14 |
| 2025 | 258 | #63 |
Joshua had its most births in New York in 1989, when 2,185 babies were given the name. Joshua's highest rank in New York was #8, set in 2007.
Rank swung between #8 (2007) and #584 (1922) in New York, from #268 in 1911 to #63 in 2025.
Nationally, Joshua's strongest state was Florida, where it hit #1 in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in New York?
In 2025, 258 babies born in New York were named Joshua, making it the #63 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1911, add up to 67,735.
How many babies are named Joshua in New York?
New York recorded 258 births of babies named Joshua in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in New York?
Joshua ranked #63 among boys names in New York 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.