How Many People Are Named Joziah?
Complete statistics for the name Joziah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joziah, a very rare male name, is so uncommon that only 1 in 64,700 Americans share it, with just 5,100 people living in the US today. Its peak popularity came in 2019 when 364 babies were given this name, marking a rising trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and transformative force, symbolizing leadership and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 5,145 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joziah Through the Generations
Joziah stands out as a name that's truly modern, with nearly all its bearers under 30 years old. This reflects a recent surge in usage, peaking in 2019 with 364 births. The name's relatively new status means it hasn't yet reached older demographics, with none of the 5,100 estimated to be over 60. As it continues to gain traction, Joziah remains a fresh choice for parents looking for something unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joziah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Joziah
How Many People Have the Name Joziah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,100 people in the United States currently share the name Joziah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joziah a Common or Rare Name?
Joziah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Joziah Mean?
Joziah means "creative variant of Jozef" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Joziah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Joziah Most Popular?
The name Joziah reached peak popularity in 2019, with 364 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Joziah?
Approximately 5,100 people named Joziah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,145. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,700 Americans.
Is Joziah a rare name?
Joziah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,700 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joziah mean?
Joziah means "creative variant of Jozef" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Joziah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Joziah are male and 0% are female.
When was Joziah most popular?
Joziah peaked in 2019 with 364 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.