Boy nameCurrently #10,324 in the USSteady
Josaiah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20087 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
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Josaiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Josaiah |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Josaiah through the decades
- Josaiah peaked in 2008, when 25 babies were named Josaiah in the US.
- The 2010s were Josaiah's strongest decade, averaging 17 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Josaiah has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Josaiah currently ranks #10,324 in the US and is holding steady.