Name comparison · boy names
Joshua vs. Josiah
In 2025, Josiah leads at #54 among U.S. boys' names, with Joshua at #66. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Joshua | Josiah |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #66 | #54 |
| Babies in 2025 | 4,773 | 5,509 |
| All-time peak | #3 in 2002 | #45 in 2019 |
| Uniqueness score | 16 / 100 | 14 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maryland (#24) | Georgia (#16) |