Yosiah
Every Yosiah since 2004 — 428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yosiah
Yosiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,475 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 428 American babies have been named Yosiah. Its peak came in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yosiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yosiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,475 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,871 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2,609 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,214 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,734 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,492 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,110 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6,028 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,670 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,783 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,313 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,298 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,974 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,845 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,742 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,664 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,842 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,887 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,976 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,326 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yosiah in 2025?
Yosiah ranked #2,475 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yosiah?
428 babies have been named Yosiah in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yosiah most popular?
Yosiah peaked in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Yosiah a boy or girl name?
Yosiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yosiah rising or falling?
Yosiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.