Josie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Will Add; He Will Add

Background: The name Josie originates from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means 'he will add.' It is often viewed as a diminutive of the Latin name Josephina, which is derived from Joseph, also meaning 'God will add.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#466
Total births
72,858
Most popular decade
2020s (35,919 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+164 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.7% male 99.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1896
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,101
Peak year
1987
Peak year births
17
Peak rank
#2,942
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
11
Recent rank
#7,285

Female

First year
1880
First year births
141
First year rank
#116
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
2,893
Peak rank
#88
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,893
Recent rank
#88

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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