Josiel
Every Josiel since 1993 — 611 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josiel
Josiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,058 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 611 American babies have been named Josiel. Its peak came in 2022, when 49 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 Josiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,058 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,363 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,822 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,692 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,943 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,763 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,277 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,336 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,720 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,147 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,630 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,389 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,319 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,551 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,438 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,260 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,086 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,440 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,659 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,867 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,429 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,204 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,040 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,674 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josiel in 2025?
Josiel ranked #3,058 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josiel?
611 babies have been named Josiel in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josiel most popular?
Josiel peaked in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Josiel a boy or girl name?
Josiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josiel rising or falling?
Josiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.