Boy nameCurrently #5,533 in the USRising
Josian
3 syllablesPeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Josian's meaning
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Josian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Josian |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Josian through the decades
- Josian peaked in 2014, when 21 babies were named Josian in the US.
- The 2020s were Josian's strongest decade, averaging 16 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Josian has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Josian currently ranks #5,533 in the US and is on the rise.