Joesiyah
A modern invented name combining the names Joe and Josiah.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Joesiyah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joesiyah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joesiyah births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joesiyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Joesiyah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#10,140
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Joesiyah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Joesiyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Joesiyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Joesiyah
The name Joesiyah is a unique and intriguing moniker with a fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages, particularly Aramaic and Hebrew. In these tongues, the root word "yah" was a reference to the divine, often used as a suffix or prefix in names to signify a connection with the divine or a sense of reverence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name can be found in the biblical text of the Old Testament. In the Book of Ezra, there is mention of a figure named Josiah, who was a king of Judah in the 7th century BCE. While the spelling differs slightly, the name Josiah shares a similar root and meaning with Joesiyah, suggesting a possible connection to this ancient figure.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore variations of the name Joesiyah. One of the most prominent was Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), an English potter and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the industrialization of the pottery industry. His innovative techniques and designs revolutionized the field and made him a pivotal figure in the Industrial Revolution.
Another influential figure was Josiah Willard Gibbs (1839-1903), an American scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of thermodynamics, physical chemistry, and statistical mechanics. His work laid the foundations for modern chemical engineering and earned him a place among the most influential scientists of the 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Josiah Quincy (1772-1864) was an influential American writer and politician who served as the President of Harvard University from 1829 to 1845. His contributions to education and his literary works, such as "The History of Harvard University," left a lasting impact on the academic and literary landscapes of his time.
Another notable figure was Josiah Royce (1855-1916), an American philosopher and author who was known for his work in idealism and his contributions to the field of ethics. His book "The World and the Individual" is considered a seminal work in the history of American philosophy.
While the name Joesiyah may not be as widely recognized today, its rich historical roots and the influence of those who bore similar names throughout history make it a name with a fascinating and diverse legacy.
People
Joesiyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joesiyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joesiyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joesiyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joesiyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Joesiyah a common name?
We classify Joesiyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joesiyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Joesiyah was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joesiyah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Joesiyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joesiyah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joesiyah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Joesiyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joesiyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Joesiyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Joesiyah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.