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In 2024, 5,457 boys in the United States were named Josiah, making it the 53rd most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 64th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 7,086 births.
Records for Josiah go back to 1880, and 143,787 babies have been given the name since.
A Hebrew name meaning "God supports". Its biblical heritage and melodic quality feel both dignified and gentle.
Josiah is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.
In 2024, Josiah went to 9 girls and 5,457 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Hebrew name meaning "God supports". Its biblical heritage and melodic quality feel both dignified and gentle.
Josiah is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.
In 2024, 5,457 boys in the United States were named Josiah, making it the 53rd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Josiah went to 9 girls and 5,457 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Jose, Josie are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Josiah.