NAME PROFILE
Josie
Josie is a diminutive of Josephine, meaning 'Jehovah increases.' it has a spirited, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is adventurous, social, and possesses a natural warmth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 75,915 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 21%LA — 20%FL — 19%GA — 18%
Notable People
Josie Maran (Model/Actress) · Josie Bissett (Actress) · Josie Totah (Actress) · Josie Loren (Actress) · Josie Lawrence (Actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Jo
Similar Names
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).