Boys name · Virginia
Josiah in Virginia
Josiah was the 53rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 147 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1981, Virginia families have named 4,096 babies Josiah.
Popularity over time
Josiah in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 | 362nd |
| 1987 | 13 | 320th |
| 1994 | 28 | 222nd |
| 2000 | 57 | 138th |
| 2006 | 102 | 95th |
| 2012 | 181 | 60th |
| 2019 | 173 | 48th |
| 2025 | 147 | 53rd |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 362nd in 1981 to 53rd in 2025.
The most babies named Josiah in Virginia in a single year was 221, in 2015. Its best showing was 36th 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 Virginia?
Josiah was the 53rd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 147 babies named Josiah that year. Since 1981, Virginia families have named 4,096 babies Josiah.
How many babies are named Josiah in Virginia?
In 2025, 147 babies were named Josiah in Virginia. The most babies named Josiah in Virginia in a single year was 221, in 2015.
What is the rank of Josiah in Virginia?
Josiah ranked 53rd among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 36th 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.