Boys name · Ohio
Joshua in Ohio
Joshua was the 76th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 149 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1930, Ohio families have named 57,390 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 5 | 467th |
| 1963 | 13 | 415th |
| 1974 | 636 | 33rd |
| 1984 | 2,248 | 4th |
| 1994 | 1,393 | 8th |
| 2004 | 814 | 10th |
| 2015 | 298 | 43rd |
| 2025 | 149 | 76th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 467th in 1930 to 76th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Ohio in a single year was 2,295, in 1988. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1988.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Ohio?
Joshua was the 76th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 149 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1930, Ohio families have named 57,390 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Ohio?
In 2025, 149 babies were named Joshua in Ohio. The most babies named Joshua in Ohio in a single year was 2,295, in 1988.
What is the rank of Joshua in Ohio?
Joshua ranked 76th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1988.
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.