Josian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Josian means 'Fire of Yahweh' or 'Yahweh supports'.
Meaning of the Name Josian
Josian is a variant of the name Josiah, which is of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yosiyyah, meaning 'Fire of Yahweh' or 'Yahweh supports'. In the Bible, Josiah was a righteous king of Judah who instituted religious reforms. The name Josian carries the connotation of strength, determination, and divine protection.
Popularity of the Name Josian
The popularity for the name Josian peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,525 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Josian had the most male births in 2014 with 21, which ranked number 4,536 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Josian has increased slightly over the last ten years from 15 births to 16 births, an increase of 6.67%. Among males, Josian has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 16 births, an increase of 6.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Josian
- 20 Year Trend of Josian: 77.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Josian: 6.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Josian: 6.67%
Popularity of Josian by State
For males, Josian was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Josian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Josian
- Total Births of Josian: 16 (0.65%)
- Male Births of Josian: 16 (0.65%)
Given the upward trend of Josian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.65% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Josian have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.65%.