The nameJosian
Josian is a rare French boy's name, the counterpart of Josiane, mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
It is linked to Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add", or to Josse, the name of a Breton saint.
Origin
French, formed in the 20th century.
History
Found since 1928, Josian peaked in the late 1960s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Josian
Josian in France
Josian was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 405 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Josian. Its rise began around 1937, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Josian in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josian mean?
It is linked to Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add", or to Josse, the name of a Breton saint.
What is the origin of the name Josian?
French, formed in the 20th century.
Is Josian a girl's or a boy's name?
Josian is a boy's name.