8,918births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2013Peak · Argentina
#950United States 2025
Josias is a boy name family recorded 8,918 times in 5 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in the United States (#950 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 2013, at 42.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Josias
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josias | Spanish | 4,909 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #495 | 2013 | ▲ 56 % |
| Josias | Spanish | 3,517 | 🇺🇸 United States | #950 | 2025 | ▲ 86 % |
| Josias | Spanish | 400 | 🇫🇷 France | #2447 | 2023 | ▲ 26 % |
| Josias | Spanish | 80 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2005 | – |
| Josias | Spanish | 12 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2011 | – |
Questions about Josias
How popular is the name Josias?
In 2025 it ranked #950 in the United States. Official registers record 8,918 births across 5 countries.
When was Josias most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 2013, at 42.7 births per 100,000.
Is Josias a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Josias is a boy name.