Jossiah
Every Jossiah since 2004 — 323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jossiah
Jossiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,268 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 323 American babies have been named Jossiah. Its peak came in 2018, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jossiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jossiah 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 | #6,268 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,034 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,324 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,117 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,828 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,407 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,572 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,832 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,876 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,323 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,886 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,282 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,793 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,602 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,451 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,784 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,335 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,708 |
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| 2004 | 9 | #7,861 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jossiah in 2025?
Jossiah ranked #6,268 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 Jossiah?
323 babies have been named Jossiah in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jossiah most popular?
Jossiah peaked in 2018, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Jossiah a boy or girl name?
Jossiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jossiah rising or falling?
Jossiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.