Jossiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jossiah means 'the Lord supports' or 'the Lord heals.'
Meaning of the Name Jossiah
Jossiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yoshiyah,' meaning 'the Lord supports' or 'the Lord heals.' Jossiah is a variant spelling of Josiah, which is a biblical name mentioned in the Old Testament. Josiah was a righteous king of Judah who promoted religious reforms and restored the worship of Yahweh. The name Jossiah conveys strength, faith, and divine support.
Popularity of the Name Jossiah
The popularity for the name Jossiah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 31 births, which ranked number 7,972 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Jossiah had the most male births in 2018 with 31, which ranked number 3,520 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Jossiah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 19 births, an increase of 72.73%. Among males, Jossiah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 19 births, an increase of 72.73%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jossiah
- 10 Year Trend of Jossiah: 72.73%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jossiah: 72.73%
Popularity of Jossiah by State
For males, Jossiah was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jossiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jossiah
- Total Births of Jossiah: 20 (5.62%)
- Male Births of Jossiah: 20 (5.62%)
Given the upward trend of Jossiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.62% increase in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. Male births for Jossiah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.62%.