Is Josiah a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Josiah is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Josiah?

It’s currently ranked #52 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Josiah?

jo-SIGH-uh · IPA: //dʒoʊˈsaɪə//

Josiah Boy

Popularity: #52 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew

Meaning

Yahweh has healed

Historical & Cultural Background

Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure King Josiah of Judah, who is noted for his religious reforms and the discovery of the Book of the Law. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among Jewish and Christian communities. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries over the centuries, often associated with strong moral and leadership qualities.

Trend Summary

Josiah has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Josias
Joziah

International Variants

Josías (Spanish)
Yoshiyahu (Hebrew)
Josué (French)

Famous people named Josiah

Josiah Wedgwood was an English potter and entrepreneur known for founding the Wedgwood company and pioneering modern marketing techniques.

Josiah Quincy III was an American politician and mayor of Boston, known for his contributions to the city's development in the 19th century.

Josiah Strong was an American clergyman and author, recognized for his role in the Social Gospel movement in the late 19th century.

Josiah Zuro was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

Fictional characters named Josiah

Josiah is a character in the video game series 'Fallout', known for his role in the storyline involving the New California Republic.

Josiah is a character in the novel 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, representing themes of survival and morality.

Sibling Suggestions

Isaiah Elijah Micah Zachariah Jeremiah Nehemiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Josiah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Josiah has ranked as high as #71 nationally which occurred in 2017 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Josiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Josiah (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	753	14%
CA	709	14%
FL	437	8%
NY	256	5%
NC	222	4%
GA	216	4%
PA	183	4%
MI	150	3%
IL	147	3%
OH	144	3%
VA	142	3%
TN	130	2%
AZ	129	2%
SC	123	2%
IN	101	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	26
1881	24
1882	24
1883	14
1884	22
1885	17
1886	21
1887	15
1888	16
1889	14
1890	11
1891	9
1892	15
1893	18
1894	13
1895	7
1896	12
1897	6
1898	9
1899	8
1900	7
1901	5
1902	5
1903	13
1904	8
1905	5
1906	9
1907	10
1908	8
1909	7
1910	9
1911	9
1912	36
1913	19
1914	33
1915	37
1916	44
1917	39
1918	35
1919	47
1920	29
1921	35
1922	32
1923	24
1924	25
1925	30
1926	24
1927	26
1928	36
1929	17
1930	24
1931	20
1932	22
1933	23
1934	19
1935	19
1936	17
1937	25
1938	15
1939	22
1940	21
1941	10
1942	12
1943	15
1944	17
1945	14
1946	15
1947	18
1948	22
1949	21
1950	20
1951	17
1952	24
1953	17
1954	24
1955	17
1956	20
1957	13
1958	20
1959	23
1960	11
1961	29
1962	18
1963	14
1964	9
1965	13
1966	17
1967	15
1968	19
1969	28
1970	29
1971	28
1972	43
1973	42
1974	64
1975	86
1976	123
1977	155
1978	159
1979	216
1980	256
1981	285
1982	367
1983	405
1984	470
1985	497
1986	489
1987	502
1988	544
1989	591
1990	677
1991	738
1992	783
1993	891
1994	916
1995	1,018
1996	1,242
1997	1,381
1998	1,526
1999	1,742
2000	2,029
2001	2,239
2002	2,570
2003	2,684
2004	2,797
2005	3,259
2006	3,649
2007	4,224
2008	4,785
2009	5,019
2010	5,209
2011	5,272
2012	5,535
2013	6,314
2014	6,479
2015	6,672
2016	7,022
2017	7,073
2018	6,681
2019	6,838
2020	6,162
2021	6,146
2022	5,825
2023	5,430
2024	5,457