Joshua is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #57 in 2024 with 5,244 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 29,174 births ranking #5. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 327 boys born was named Joshua. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.