Josyah
Every Josyah since 2004 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josyah
Josyah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,991 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 482 American babies have been named Josyah. Its peak came in 2020, when 40 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 Josyah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,027 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,067 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,313 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,442 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,954 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,759 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,414 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,415 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,254 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,932 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,772 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,809 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,462 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,161 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,758 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,435 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,896 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,280 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,413 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,513 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josyah in 2025?
Josyah ranked #6,991 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josyah?
482 babies have been named Josyah in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josyah most popular?
Josyah peaked in 2020, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Josyah a boy or girl name?
Josyah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josyah rising or falling?
Josyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.