Boys name · Virginia
Joshua in Virginia
Joshua was the 61st most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 130 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1913, Virginia families have named 31,026 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 10 | 172nd |
| 1932 | 11 | 248th |
| 1950 | 7 | 392nd |
| 1966 | 6 | 438th |
| 1981 | 763 | 10th |
| 1996 | 800 | 4th |
| 2010 | 436 | 8th |
| 2025 | 130 | 61st |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 172nd in 1913 to 61st in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Virginia in a single year was 1,245, in 1990. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1989.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Virginia?
Joshua was the 61st most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 130 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1913, Virginia families have named 31,026 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Virginia?
In 2025, 130 babies were named Joshua in Virginia. The most babies named Joshua in Virginia in a single year was 1,245, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joshua in Virginia?
Joshua ranked 61st among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1989.
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.