Boys name · Tennessee
Josiah in Tennessee
Josiah was the 63rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 126 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1982, Tennessee families have named 2,996 babies Josiah.
Popularity over time
Josiah in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | 429th |
| 1991 | 13 | 321st |
| 1996 | 31 | 190th |
| 2002 | 48 | 155th |
| 2008 | 101 | 89th |
| 2014 | 120 | 76th |
| 2019 | 164 | 42nd |
| 2025 | 126 | 63rd |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 429th in 1982 to 63rd in 2025.
The most babies named Josiah in Tennessee in a single year was 181, in 2017. Its best showing was 41st among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Josiah reached its best rank of 4th in New Mexico (2016). See Josiah in every state →
How popular is Josiah in Tennessee?
Josiah was the 63rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 126 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1982, Tennessee families have named 2,996 babies Josiah.
How many babies are named Josiah in Tennessee?
In 2025, 126 babies were named Josiah in Tennessee. The most babies named Josiah in Tennessee in a single year was 181, in 2017.
What is the rank of Josiah in Tennessee?
Josiah ranked 63rd among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 41st among boys names in 2017.
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.