Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Josiah.
National Rank (2025)
#54
All-Time Peak Rank
#45 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
148,958
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Josiah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Josiah
According to SSA data, Josiah achieved its highest historical rank of #45 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 7,079 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 17.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Josiah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-17.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,079Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:193
1890s:108
1900s:77
1910s:308
1920s:278
1930s:206
1940s:164
1950s:195
1960s:173
1970s:945
1980s:4,406
1990s:10,916
2000s:33,258
2010s:63,132
2020s:34,599
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJo-si-ah
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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