Boys name · Georgia
Josiah in Georgia
Josiah was the 16th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 268 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1979, Georgia families have named 5,500 babies Josiah.
Popularity over time
Josiah in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 | 574th |
| 1987 | 7 | 567th |
| 1994 | 16 | 406th |
| 2000 | 46 | 231st |
| 2006 | 115 | 119th |
| 2012 | 189 | 70th |
| 2019 | 332 | 14th |
| 2025 | 268 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in Georgia climbed from 574th in 1979 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Josiah in Georgia in a single year was 332, in 2019. Its best showing was 14th 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 Georgia?
Josiah was the 16th most popular boys name in Georgia in 2025, with 268 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1979, Georgia families have named 5,500 babies Josiah.
How many babies are named Josiah in Georgia?
In 2025, 268 babies were named Josiah in Georgia. The most babies named Josiah in Georgia in a single year was 332, in 2019.
What is the rank of Josiah in Georgia?
Josiah ranked 16th among boys names in Georgia in 2025. Its best showing was 14th 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.