Boys name · Rhode Island
Joshua in Rhode Island
Joshua was the 82nd most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 13 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1965, Rhode Island families have named 4,627 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 9 | 105th |
| 1975 | 85 | 16th |
| 1984 | 142 | 9th |
| 1992 | 146 | 8th |
| 2000 | 77 | 18th |
| 2008 | 53 | 20th |
| 2017 | 29 | 36th |
| 2025 | 13 | 82nd |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island climbed from 105th in 1965 to 82nd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Rhode Island in a single year was 184, in 1990. Its best showing was 5th 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 Rhode Island?
Joshua was the 82nd most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 13 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1965, Rhode Island families have named 4,627 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Rhode Island?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Joshua in Rhode Island. The most babies named Joshua in Rhode Island in a single year was 184, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joshua in Rhode Island?
Joshua ranked 82nd among boys names in Rhode Island in 2025. Its best showing was 5th 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.