Josiah
Boy name · 58 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Josiah: 58 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2022.
Josiah is a Hebrew name meaning "God supports" or "healed by God," derived from the biblical King Josiah of Judah, who reformed religious practices as a child ruler. Famous bearers include Josiah Wedgwood, the 18th-century English potter who revolutionized ceramics, and Josiah Quincy, a prominent American statesman and mayor of Boston. While no place is directly named Josiah, the name's roots share a linguistic link with the Hebrew verb *yasha* (to save). A
Boy 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20226 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 58since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 15%vs prior 5y