Boys name · Pennsylvania
Joshua in Pennsylvania
The SSA records 50,796 Joshua births in Pennsylvania, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #78 most popular boys name, from 155 births that year.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #386 |
| 1939 | 5 | #509 |
| 1956 | 14 | #378 |
| 1970 | 105 | #128 |
| 1984 | 1,786 | #5 |
| 1998 | 1,165 | #6 |
| 2011 | 512 | #22 |
| 2025 | 155 | #78 |
Its busiest year in Pennsylvania was 1988, with 1,867 Joshua births. Its highest rank in Pennsylvania came in 1990, at #4.
Rank swung between #4 (1990) and #611 (1953) in Pennsylvania, from #386 in 1912 to #78 in 2025.
Florida gave Joshua its highest national rank, #1, in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Pennsylvania?
The SSA records 50,796 Joshua births in Pennsylvania, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #78 most popular boys name, from 155 births that year.
How many babies are named Joshua in Pennsylvania?
155 Joshua babies were born in Pennsylvania in 2025.
What is the rank of Joshua in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, Joshua sat at #78 on the boys list for Pennsylvania.
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.