Josias Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Josias originates from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, meaning 'Yahweh heals'. It evolved through Greek into its current form in English. The name carries traits of strength and faithfulness, with significant biblical relevance due to King Josiah's legacy.
The name Josias is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Josias has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Josias' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3525th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1881st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1199th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Josias' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Josias"
Pronunciation
/hoʊˈzaɪəs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Josias is derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, which means 'Yahweh heals' or 'Yahweh supports'.
Meaning
Yahweh heals
Language Evolution
Yoshiyahu (Hebrew), Josias (Greek), Josiah (English)
Biblical Background
Josias is a biblical name, known as King Josiah of Judah, who reigned from 640 to 609 BCE and is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Reformation, as biblical names became more common in Christian communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Josiah, Yoshiyahu, Josias
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Josias is seen as a traditional and biblical name, often associated with strength and faithfulness.
Famous People
Josias J. Van Zandt, American politician, Josias Hemming, British politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Josias"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Josias"
"Josias" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8050th of 10718 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3525th of 16616 | 242 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1881st of 24088 | 1,084 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1199th of 23106 | 1,924 |
Regional Popularity of "Josias" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
49.71% 2582nd/5194 |
35.41% 2237th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
40.38% 2085th/5164 |
21.81% 1595th/7313 |
19.63% 1465th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.90% 2028th/3984 |
25.99% 1166th/4487 |
15.48% 1056th/6822 |
18.37% 1153rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Josias" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Josias"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Josias" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.