Boys name · Illinois
Josiah in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,922 babies are named Josiah across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1976. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #85 most popular boys name, with 135 born.
Popularity over time
Josiah in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 | #919 |
| 1983 | 17 | #438 |
| 1990 | 21 | #457 |
| 1997 | 54 | #242 |
| 2004 | 87 | #189 |
| 2011 | 165 | #98 |
| 2018 | 237 | #54 |
| 2025 | 135 | #85 |
Josiah had its most births in Illinois in 2017, when 262 babies were given the name. Josiah's highest rank in Illinois was #41, set in 2020.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #41 in 2020 to #960 in 1979, starting at #919 in 1976 and ending at #85 in 2025.
Nationally, Josiah's strongest state was New Mexico, where it hit #4 in 2016. See Josiah in every state →
How popular is Josiah in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,922 babies are named Josiah across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1976. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #85 most popular boys name, with 135 born.
How many babies are named Josiah in Illinois?
135 Josiah babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Josiah in Illinois?
In 2025, Josiah sat at #85 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.