Josiah is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #53 in 2023 with 5,430 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 7,073 births ranking #51. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 337.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 315 boys born was named Josiah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Josiah is a Hebrew biblical name with a graceful sound and a deeply rooted meaning usually linked with Yahweh's support or healing. It feels prophetic and modern at the same time.
The name comes from the biblical king Josiah and has grown steadily in modern naming as parents look for scriptural names that feel softer than some older classics. Its rise has been especially strong in the US.