Total births
323
Boys' name · since 2004
Jossiah
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 323 babies named Jossiah, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7098
- among boys today
- 323
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jossiah is the #7098 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 323 recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Jossiah recorded 323 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #7098 nationally today, ahead of 50% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #7098 among boys today
- 323 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jossiah is currently the #7098 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 323 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7098
- among boys today
- 323
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Jossiah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7098
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Jossiah was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
31 babies were named Jossiah in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Jossiah compares
323 47th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jossiah's all-time total is 12% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jossiah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 323 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jossiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jossiah's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jossiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#7,098
Active since
2004
Jossiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Jossiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jossiah's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Jossiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s
2010s
196 births
- 2020s
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 196 births (61% of all-time use).
Jossiah by state
Where Jossiah concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jossiah? ▼
323 babies have been named Jossiah since 2004. It currently ranks #7098 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 31 births.
When was Jossiah most popular? ▼
Jossiah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Jossiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jossiah are Illinois (5 births), Ohio (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jossiah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jossiah since 2004 -- 22 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jossiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Joseph, Joshua, Jose, Josiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jossiah's data
- Jossiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (196 total births) through the 2020s (86) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Jossiahs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jossiah
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jossiah
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Josiah Boy
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Josue Boy
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Compare Jossiah side by side: Jossiah vs Joseph Jossiah vs Joshua Jossiah vs Jose
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jossiah: #7098 Boys' Name - 323 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jossiah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jossiah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.