Boys name · Washington
Joshua in Washington
Joshua was the 71st most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 100 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1961, Washington families have named 24,772 babies Joshua.
Popularity over time
Joshua in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 | 413th |
| 1972 | 133 | 40th |
| 1981 | 938 | 3rd |
| 1990 | 814 | 3rd |
| 1998 | 516 | 4th |
| 2007 | 323 | 14th |
| 2016 | 156 | 49th |
| 2025 | 100 | 71st |
Its rank among boys names in Washington climbed from 413th in 1961 to 71st in 2025.
The most babies named Joshua in Washington in a single year was 938, in 1981. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Joshua reached its best rank of #1 in Florida (2005). See Joshua in every state →
How popular is Joshua in Washington?
Joshua was the 71st most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 100 babies named Joshua that year. Since 1961, Washington families have named 24,772 babies Joshua.
How many babies are named Joshua in Washington?
In 2025, 100 babies were named Joshua in Washington. The most babies named Joshua in Washington in a single year was 938, in 1981.
What is the rank of Joshua in Washington?
Joshua ranked 71st among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2001.
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.