Boys name · Virginia
Joshua in Virginia
The SSA records 31,026 Joshua births in Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1913. In 2025 it stood as the #61 most popular boys name, from 130 births that year.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 10 | #172 |
| 1932 | 11 | #248 |
| 1950 | 7 | #392 |
| 1966 | 6 | #438 |
| 1981 | 763 | #10 |
| 1996 | 800 | #4 |
| 2010 | 436 | #8 |
| 2025 | 130 | #61 |
The most Joshua births in Virginia in a single year was 1,245, in 1990. Joshua's highest rank in Virginia was #3, set in 1989.
Joshua started at #172 in 1913 and finished at #61 in 2025 on the boys list in Virginia, with a high of #3 in 1989 and a low of #523 in 1962.
Nationally, Joshua's strongest state was Florida, where it hit #1 in 2005. See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Virginia?
The SSA records 31,026 Joshua births in Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1913. In 2025 it stood as the #61 most popular boys name, from 130 births that year.
How many babies are named Joshua in Virginia?
In 2025, 130 babies born in Virginia were named Joshua.
What is the rank of Joshua in Virginia?
Joshua's 2025 rank among boys names in Virginia was #61.
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.