The name Josian is of Hebrew origin and it means "God will increase." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, which was borne by several figures in the Bible, including a king of Judah. The name Josian has been used throughout history and has gained popularity in recent years as a unisex name. It is often spelled with different variations such as Josiah, Josphine or Josette. However, its meaning remains the same: "God will increase.
Here are some interesting statistics regarding the name Josian over the past few decades in the United States:
From 1984 to 2023, there were a total of 347 babies named Josian born in the U.S. The first recorded birth year is 1984 with five births that year, and the following years also saw five births each for 1986 and 1988.
The trend began to pick up in the late 1990s, with seven births in both 1992 and 1997. The number of babies named Josian continued to rise, reaching a peak of 19 births each year in both 2013 and 2018.
The most popular years for the name Josian were recent ones: from 2012 onwards, the number of births with this name has been consistently high. The highest single year was 2023 with 19 births.
Overall, these statistics show that while Josian may not have been a common name throughout the entire period, it has gained popularity in recent years and continues to be chosen by parents for their newborns.