Boy nameCurrently #1,041 in the USRising
Josias
3 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Josias's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Josias's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Josias |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 91 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 110 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 98 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 147 |
| 2015 | 148 |
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2017 | 137 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 199 |
| 2021 | 176 |
| 2022 | 201 |
| 2023 | 192 |
| 2024 | 212 |
Josias through the decades
- Josias peaked in 2024, when 212 babies were named Josias in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Josias has risen 72% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Josias currently ranks #1,041 in the US and is on the rise.