Declining since 2017, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Jossiah since 2004
Babies named Jossiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 196 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Jossiah is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2004, reflecting a trend of creative respellings. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, but has since been falling in usage. With a rank of 6143 in 2025 and only 1 in 122,005 boys given the name, it remains a rare choice. The name has not been recorded in any top states, indicating very sparse use across the country. Its similarity to the biblical Josiah lends it a familiar sound, though it lacks historical depth.
Jossiah is a modern coinage, likely a respelling of the biblical name Josiah or a combination of names like Joseph and Josiah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and saw a peak in 2018. The name has not been traced to any historical or traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Joss, Siah
Sibling names for Jossiah
Names that share Jossiah's style, for a brother or sister.
