Josiah
boy name#54 in 2025Josiah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #45 in 2019, ranks #54 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#54
rank today
#45
peak (2019)
5,509
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #413 |
| 1890s | #675 |
| 1900s | #987 |
| 1910s | #1040 |
| 1920s | #1429 |
| 1930s | #1542 |
| 1940s | #1829 |
| 1950s | #1787 |
| 1960s | #2053 |
| 1970s | #1037 |
| 1980s | #413 |
| 1990s | #276 |
| 2000s | #133 |
| 2010s | #63 |
| 2020s | #51 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Josiah has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 146,000 people named Josiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josiah is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Josiah in 2025?
- Josiah ranks #54 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,509 babies given the name.
- When was the name Josiah most popular?
- Josiah peaked in 2019, reaching #45 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Josiah with classmates?
- Josiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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