NAME PROFILE
Josephine
Josephine is a feminine form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add.' It embodies a sense of grace, strength, and nurturing qualities, often associated with leadership and charisma.
Key Stats
| Total births | 332,458 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%TX — 20%CA — 20%IL — 20%PA — 20%
Notable People
Josephine Baker (Singer, dancer, and civil rights activist) · Josephine Bonaparte (Empress of France, wife of Napoleon) · Josephine Tey (Author, known for mystery novels) · Josephine Hull (Actress, *Arsenic and Old Lace*) · Josephine Cochrane (Inventor of the dishwasher)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JosieJoPhina
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