Boys name · Illinois
Josiah in Illinois
Josiah was the 85th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 135 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1976, Illinois families have named 4,922 babies Josiah.
Popularity over time
Josiah in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 | 919th |
| 1983 | 17 | 438th |
| 1990 | 21 | 457th |
| 1997 | 54 | 242nd |
| 2004 | 87 | 189th |
| 2011 | 165 | 98th |
| 2018 | 237 | 54th |
| 2025 | 135 | 85th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 919th in 1976 to 85th in 2025.
The most babies named Josiah in Illinois in a single year was 262, in 2017. Its best showing was 41st among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Josiah reached its best rank of 4th in New Mexico (2016). See Josiah in every state →
How popular is Josiah in Illinois?
Josiah was the 85th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 135 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1976, Illinois families have named 4,922 babies Josiah.
How many babies are named Josiah in Illinois?
In 2025, 135 babies were named Josiah in Illinois. The most babies named Josiah in Illinois in a single year was 262, in 2017.
What is the rank of Josiah in Illinois?
Josiah ranked 85th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 41st among boys names in 2020.
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.