Josias - A very unique male name
Josias at a glance
Josias is ranked #924 among boy baby names in 2025, with 208 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #924 and first appeared on the charts in 1988.
- Rank in 2025
- #924
- Births in 2025
- 208
- Peak year
- 2025 (#924)
- First appeared
- 1988
- Trend
- #1044 in 2020 → #924 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 7,049 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 7,049 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Josias peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 924.
Famous with this name
Josias Duarte
Josias Preisler
Josias Chavez
How would you rate Josias, 1-5?
Josias is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Josias is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #503 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,384.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Josias is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Josias origin and meaning
Greek and Latin form of a Hebrew name
The Greek-Latin form of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'Yahweh supports (heals)'
Josias is how King Josiah of Judah appears in Greek and Latin texts and in some English Bible traditions — the form used in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew. It has been used in America since 1988, mainly in Christian and Spanish-speaking families, and is at its peak in 2025. It is the same king and the same name as Josiah, in its classical dress.
Attested etymology
Josias is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Josias, pop culture references for the name Josias and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Josias
We've found the following names that sound similar to Josias, sorted by popularity.
Joshua / Jack / Jose / Joe / Jesse / Jesus / Jay / Josiah / Jake / Jessie /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 924 |
| 2024 | 1057 |
| 2023 | 1021 |
| 2022 | 1112 |
| 2021 | 1176 |
| 2020 | 1044 |
| 2019 | 1333 |
| 2018 | 1420 |
| 2017 | 1355 |
| 2016 | 1368 |
| 2015 | 1208 |
| 2014 | 1206 |
| 2013 | 1475 |
| 2012 | 1589 |
| 2011 | 1488 |
| 2010 | 1674 |
| 2009 | 1494 |
| 2008 | 2000 |
| 2007 | 1693 |
| 2006 | 2028 |
| 2005 | 2109 |
| 2004 | 1688 |
| 2003 | 1887 |
| 2002 | 1772 |
| 2001 | 1688 |
| 2000 | 2446 |
| 1999 | 1882 |
| 1998 | 1630 |
| 1997 | 2208 |
| 1996 | 1741 |
| 1995 | 2115 |
| 1994 | 2307 |
| 1993 | 2683 |
| 1992 | 2674 |
| 1991 | 2882 |
| 1988 | 2827 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 503 |
| Texas | 654 |
| Maryland | 657 |
| Massachusetts | 659 |
| Florida | 692 |
| Colorado | 715 |
| Virginia | 763 |
| North Carolina | 802 |
| Missouri | 827 |
| California | 852 |
| New York | 896 |
| Arizona | 976 |
| Pennsylvania | 1047 |
| Washington | 1065 |
| Georgia | 1155 |
| Michigan | 1187 |
| Illinois | 1384 |
Even more about Josias
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Josias a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Josias?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
joh-SY-us · /dʒoʊˈsaɪəs/
Around the world
- Josias (Greek) — The Greek form of Josiah
- Josías (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish
Spellings and nicknames
- Josiah — The Hebrew-English form — a separate, far more common name
Famous bearers
- Josias — King of Judah, as named in Greek and Latin biblical texts and the genealogy in Matthew (Biblical) Historical
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
It gives Josiah's righteous-king story in a form that feels more classical and less crowded.
Worth knowing
- Almost everyone will write Josiah — the final -s reads as a typo to unfamiliar eyes.
