Josia
boy nameJosia entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #6393 in 2008, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1994–2025
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rank today
#6393
peak (2008)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8894 |
| 2000s | #8553 |
| 2010s | #10486 |
| 2020s | #12285 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Josia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josia alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Josia in 2025?
- Josia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Josia most popular?
- Josia peaked in 2008, reaching #6393 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Josia with classmates?
- Josia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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