Boys name · Pennsylvania
Joshua in Pennsylvania
Joshua was the 78th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 155 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1912, Pennsylvania families have named 50,796 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 386th |
| 1939 | 5 | 509th |
| 1956 | 14 | 378th |
| 1970 | 105 | 128th |
| 1984 | 1,786 | 5th |
| 1998 | 1,165 | 6th |
| 2011 | 512 | 22nd |
| 2025 | 155 | 78th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 386th in 1912 to 78th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,867, in 1988. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1990.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Pennsylvania?
Joshua was the 78th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 155 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1912, Pennsylvania families have named 50,796 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 155 babies were named Joshua in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Joshua in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,867, in 1988.
What is the rank of Joshua in Pennsylvania?
Joshua ranked 78th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1990.
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.