Boys name · Texas
Joshua in Texas
Joshua was the 58th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 596 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1911, Texas families have named 100,573 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 348th |
| 1932 | 7 | 729th |
| 1954 | 10 | 718th |
| 1969 | 49 | 331st |
| 1983 | 2,557 | 7th |
| 1997 | 2,479 | 5th |
| 2011 | 1,465 | 12th |
| 2025 | 596 | 58th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 348th in 1911 to 58th in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Texas in a single year was 3,321, in 1989. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1985.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Texas?
Joshua was the 58th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 596 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1911, Texas families have named 100,573 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Texas?
In 2025, 596 babies were named Joshua in Texas. The most babies named Joshua in Texas in a single year was 3,321, in 1989.
What is the rank of Joshua in Texas?
Joshua ranked 58th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1985.
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.