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Josiah

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Josiah was most popular in 2017, when 7,092 American babies were given the name — ranking #75 that year. In 2025 it ranked #91, with 5,522 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 149,420 people named Josiah.

Most popular in2017
Rank that year#75
Births that year7,092
Total since 1880149,420

Josiah over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Josiah’s peak in 2017. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "the Lord supports"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org