Josias

Josias: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHebrew origin#950 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Josias

  • A male given name from Hebrew, the New Testament Greek form of Josiah.

How popular is Josias?

#950boys, 2025
247U.S. babies in 2025
#950peak rank (2025)
3,517babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,517 boys in the U.S. have been named Josias. Its highest rank for boys was #950 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #950 for boys, with 247 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025247 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Josias FAQ

What does the name Josias mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, the New Testament Greek form of Josiah.

What is the origin of the name Josias?

Josias is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Josias?

Since 1880, 3,517 boys in the U.S. have been named Josias. Its highest rank for boys was #950 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #950 for boys, with 247 babies given the name.

Is Josias a boy or girl name?

Josias is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,517 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.