Josaiah
Every Josaiah since 1996 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josaiah
Josaiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,265 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 443 American babies have been named Josaiah. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Josaiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josaiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,265 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,364 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,496 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,734 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,661 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,940 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,589 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,413 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,850 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,664 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,621 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,369 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,388 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,549 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,437 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,945 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,085 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,431 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,956 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,553 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,749 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,706 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,302 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,518 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josaiah in 2025?
Josaiah ranked #6,265 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josaiah?
443 babies have been named Josaiah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josaiah most popular?
Josaiah peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Josaiah a boy or girl name?
Josaiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josaiah rising or falling?
Josaiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.