Josiah
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning the Lord supports.
Babies a year
6,988
the US, 2017
Rarity
Common
among names in use
US popularity
#54
down from #53
UK popularity
#226
220 babies · down from #212
How Josiah has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #57 |
| 2016 | #55 |
| 2017 | #51 |
| 2018 | #52 |
| 2019 | #45 |
| 2020 | #49 |
| 2021 | #49 |
| 2022 | #51 |
| 2023 | #53 |
| 2024 | #53 |
| 2025 | #54 |
In 2025, 220 babies in England and Wales were named Josiah. In the US, 6,988 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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