Name comparison · boy names
Joseph vs. Josiah
In 2025, Joseph leads at #29 among U.S. boys' names, with Josiah at #54. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Joseph | Josiah |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #29 | #54 |
| Babies in 2025 | 7,303 | 5,509 |
| All-time peak | #5 in 1912 | #45 in 2019 |
| Uniqueness score | 10 / 100 | 14 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Jersey (#5) | Georgia (#16) |