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Josiah
God supports, healed by God
About Josiah
Consider the weight of history combined with contemporary relevance—that's Josiah. Three syllables flowing with purpose and meaning, this name has endured centuries while remaining remarkably fresh. Josiah projects strength without hardness, tradition without stuffiness. The name carries biblical gravitas while feeling perfectly at home in modern contexts. Families choosing Josiah often appreciate names with proven staying power, names that won't feel dated in twenty years. The gentle 'J' opening combined with the substantial middle creates perfect balance. Josiah offers nickname possibilities like Jo or Siah while standing beautifully on its own. The name suggests intelligence and thoughtfulness, qualities parents hope to nurture in their sons. It works across cultural and religious backgrounds, transcending its specific origins. Josiah sounds presidential, professional, trustworthy—qualities that open doors throughout life. The name never seems to age, remaining perpetually appropriate regardless of era.
Popularity of the Name Josiah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #338 | ||||
| 1881 | #339 | ||||
| 1882 | #367 | ||||
| 1883 | #490 | ||||
| 1884 | #379 | ||||
| 1885 | #453 | ||||
| 1886 | #389 | ||||
| 1887 | #444 | ||||
| 1888 | #494 | ||||
| 1889 | #512 | ||||
| 1890 | #620 | ||||
| 1891 | #672 | ||||
| 1892 | #533 | ||||
| 1893 | #441 | ||||
| 1894 | #581 | ||||
| 1895 | #934 | ||||
| 1896 | #657 | ||||
| 1898 | #780 | ||||
| 1899 | #826 | ||||
| 1903 | #637 | ||||
| 1904 | #925 | ||||
| 1906 | #888 | ||||
| 1907 | #905 | ||||
| 1912 | #719 | ||||
| 1914 | #978 | ||||
| 1916 | #966 | ||||
| 1919 | #992 | ||||
| 1975 | #893 | ||||
| 1976 | #750 | ||||
| 1977 | #680 | ||||
| 1978 | #665 | ||||
| 1979 | #582 | ||||
| 1980 | #537 | ||||
| 1981 | #498 | ||||
| 1982 | #439 | ||||
| 1983 | #405 | ||||
| 1984 | #375 | #318 | |||
| 1985 | #371 | ||||
| 1986 | #377 | ||||
| 1987 | #384 | #288 | |||
| 1988 | #371 | #251 | |||
| 1989 | #379 | ||||
| 1990 | #355 | #246 | |||
| 1991 | #334 | #222 | #381 | ||
| 1992 | #324 | #207 | #414 | ||
| 1993 | #307 | #169 | #461 | ||
| 1994 | #298 | #176 | #386 | ||
| 1995 | #273 | #175 | #318 | ||
| 1996 | #239 | #125 | #294 | ||
| 1997 | #223 | #367 | #125 | #328 | |
| 1998 | #212 | #475 | #124 | #285 | |
| 1999 | #194 | #493 | #122 | #242 | |
| 2000 | #180 | #446 | #107 | #236 | |
| 2001 | #169 | #349 | #102 | #266 | |
| 2002 | #154 | #465 | #101 | #220 | |
| 2003 | #152 | #350 | #99 | #225 | |
| 2004 | #142 | #352 | #130 | #246 | |
| 2005 | #125 | #406 | #143 | #257 | |
| 2006 | #117 | #357 | #116 | #195 | |
| 2007 | #105 | #363 | #165 | #203 | |
| 2008 | #95 | #327 | #130 | #214 | |
| 2009 | #86 | #320 | #135 | #182 | |
| 2010 | #77 | #338 | #127 | #184 | |
| 2011 | #80 | #329 | #175 | #672 | #231 |
| 2012 | #79 | #321 | #142 | #818 | #231 |
| 2013 | #69 | #283 | #132 | #232 | |
| 2014 | #64 | #310 | #136 | #793 | #206 |
| 2015 | #57 | #293 | #149 | #205 | |
| 2016 | #55 | #296 | #176 | #563 | #218 |
| 2017 | #51 | #257 | #114 | #229 | |
| 2018 | #52 | #235 | #178 | #782 | #194 |
| 2019 | #45 | #268 | #169 | #223 | |
| 2020 | #49 | #263 | #121 | #799 | #185 |
| 2021 | #49 | #249 | #144 | #653 | #176 |
| 2022 | #51 | #248 | #172 | #823 | #203 |
| 2023 | #53 | #253 | #180 | #524 | #190 |
| 2024 | #53 | #228 | #183 | #522 | #191 |
| 2025 | #54 | #237 | #138 | #592 | #168 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Josiah
Names Similar to Josiah
Nicknames for Josiah
- Joe
- Jo
- Siah
- Josh
- Joey
Famous People Named Josiah
| Josiah Bartlett | American physician and politician, one of the signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence |
| Josiah Wedgwood | English potter and founder of the Wedgwood company |
| Josiah Willard Gibbs | American theoretical physicist and chemist, known for his contributions to thermodynamics |
| Josiah Henson | African-American abolitionist and author |
| Josiah Royce | American philosopher |
| Josiah Stamp | British economist and statistician |
| Josiah Spode | English potter and founder of the Spode company |
| Josiah Quincy Jr. | American lawyer and politician |
| Josiah Tattnall III | American naval officer |
| Josiah Gregg | American explorer and author |
| Josiah Flynt | American sociologist and author |
| Josiah Child | English merchant and economist |
| Josiah Johnson Hawes | American photographer |
| Josiah Strong | American Protestant clergyman and author |
| Josiah Warren | American anarchist and inventor |
| Josiah St. John | Canadian football player |
| Josiah Snelling | American military officer |
| Josiah Wolcott | American politician |
| Josiah Brooks | British YouTuber and artist known as "Jazza" |
Characters Named Josiah
| Josiah "Joss" Carter | A character from the TV show "Person of Interest" |
| Josiah "Joss" Main | A character from the book series "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas |
| Josiah "Joe" Mazzello | A character from the movie "Jurassic Park" |
| Josiah "Jed" Bartlet | A character from the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Josiah "Jed" Sawyer | A character from the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" |
| Josiah "Joey" Quinn | A character from the TV show "Dexter" |
| Josiah "Joe" Chill | A character from the Batman comic books |
| Josiah "Joss" Whedon | The real-life director, writer, and producer known for his work on TV shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Josiah "Jed" Ackerley | A character from the book "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell |
| Josiah "Joe" Sullivan | A character from the video game "Uncharted - The Lost Legacy" |
| Josiah "Josie" McCoy | A character from the TV show "Riverdale" |
| Josiah "Joe" MacMillan | A character from the TV show "Halt and Catch Fire" |
| Josiah "Joey" Drew | A character from the video game "Bendy and the Ink Machine" |
| Josiah "Jos" Weems | A character from the TV show "American Gothic" |
| Josiah "Joe" Hart | A character from the TV show "Hart of Dixie" |
| Josiah "Joss" Weedon | A character from the TV show "Friends" |
| Josiah "Joe" Toy | A character from the movie "The Kings of Summer" |
| Josiah "Joe" Harper | A character from the book "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain |
| Josiah "Joe" Lucas | A character from the movie "Camp Rock" |
| Josiah "Joe" Grant | A character from the TV show "Grantchester" |