Josiah
How to say it: joh-ZY-uh · /dʒoʊˈzaɪə/
Hebrew name meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals'. Name of a righteous king of Judah in the Hebrew Bible.
Josiah was the 67th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,509 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #82 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #67 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,509 |
| Share of births | 1 in 601 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #82 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a high in the 2010s, Josiah continues in solid use. Remaining near that high, a mild decline is projected for the period ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and lilting with breathy softness and biblical depth. Elijah mirrors its movement.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Josiah is about 1 in 26.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #226.
Famous people named Josiah
- Josiah Willard Gibbs (1839–1903)American scientist
- Josiah Wedgwood (1730–1795)English potter and founder of the Wedgwood company
- Josiah Royce (1855–1916)American philosopher
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