How Many People Are Named Josias?

Complete statistics for the name Josias in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Josias
Very Rare
3,267
Estimated People
1 in 101,010
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,267 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 19
California 497
Colorado 36
Connecticut 5
Florida 235
Georgia 65
Illinois 23
Indiana 10
Kansas 5
Louisiana 5
Massachusetts 28
Maryland 44
North Carolina 109
New Jersey 51
Nevada 5
New York 159
Ohio 7
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 38
South Carolina 11
Tennessee 28
Texas 485
Virginia 51
Washington 18
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Josias

How Many People Have the Name Josias in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,267 people in the United States currently share the name Josias. That works out to roughly 1 in every 101,010 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Josias a Common or Rare Name?

Josias is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Josias Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Josias are covered in full on the Josias name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Josias Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Josias in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Josias is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Josias Most Popular?

The name Josias reached peak popularity in 2024, with 212 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Josias Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Josias across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Josias?

Approximately 3,267 people in the United States share the name Josias, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Josias a rare name?

Josias is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 101,010 Americans has this name.

What does the name Josias mean?

The meaning and origin of Josias is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Josias more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Josias are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Josias most popular?

The name Josias reached its peak in 2024, with 212 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,267
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 101,010
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
Male %100%
Female %0%

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