Boys name · California
Josiah in California
Josiah was the 45th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 723 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1970, California families have named 18,977 babies Josiah.
Popularity over time
Josiah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 | 1155th |
| 1979 | 23 | 595th |
| 1986 | 54 | 423rd |
| 1994 | 91 | 351st |
| 2002 | 327 | 169th |
| 2010 | 726 | 75th |
| 2017 | 848 | 55th |
| 2025 | 723 | 45th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 1155th in 1970 to 45th in 2025.
The most babies named Josiah in California in a single year was 906, in 2019. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Josiah reached its best rank of 4th in New Mexico (2016). See Josiah in every state →
How popular is Josiah in California?
Josiah was the 45th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 723 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1970, California families have named 18,977 babies Josiah.
How many babies are named Josiah in California?
In 2025, 723 babies were named Josiah in California. The most babies named Josiah in California in a single year was 906, in 2019.
What is the rank of Josiah in California?
Josiah ranked 45th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 2019.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.