Boys name · Tennessee
Joshua in Tennessee
Joshua was the 62nd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 126 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1917, Tennessee families have named 31,891 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 436th |
| 1969 | 7 | 372nd |
| 1979 | 863 | 5th |
| 1988 | 1,307 | 1st |
| 1997 | 709 | 4th |
| 2006 | 545 | 3rd |
| 2016 | 213 | 30th |
| 2025 | 126 | 62nd |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 436th in 1917 to 62nd in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Tennessee in a single year was 1,307, in 1988. Its best showing was #1 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 Tennessee?
Joshua was the 62nd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 126 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1917, Tennessee families have named 31,891 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Tennessee?
In 2025, 126 babies were named Joshua in Tennessee. The most babies named Joshua in Tennessee in a single year was 1,307, in 1988.
What is the rank of Joshua in Tennessee?
Joshua ranked 62nd among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.