Girl
Josephine
God will add
About Josephine
Josephine represents a distinguished choice steeped in historical significance and refined elegance. This classic name has adorned empresses, artists, and pioneering women throughout history, establishing a legacy of strength and grace. The name offers remarkable versatility through its numerous nickname options, including Jo, Josie, Jojo, and Fina, allowing the bearer to choose her preferred identity at different life stages. Josephine possesses a formal grandeur suitable for professional environments while maintaining enough warmth for personal relationships. The name has experienced a notable resurgence in recent years, appealing to parents seeking traditional names with contemporary relevance. Its multi-syllabic structure provides a substantial, complete sound that pairs well with both short and long surnames. The literary and cultural associations connected to Josephine add depth and character, offering rich storytelling opportunities as your daughter grows and explores her name's heritage.
Popularity of the Name Josephine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #50 | ||||
| 1881 | #48 | ||||
| 1882 | #49 | ||||
| 1883 | #46 | ||||
| 1884 | #45 | ||||
| 1885 | #48 | ||||
| 1886 | #47 | ||||
| 1887 | #50 | ||||
| 1888 | #49 | ||||
| 1889 | #49 | ||||
| 1890 | #49 | ||||
| 1891 | #49 | ||||
| 1892 | #49 | ||||
| 1893 | #50 | ||||
| 1894 | #48 | ||||
| 1895 | #47 | ||||
| 1896 | #50 | ||||
| 1897 | #47 | ||||
| 1898 | #46 | ||||
| 1899 | #44 | ||||
| 1900 | #47 | #128 | |||
| 1901 | #43 | #126 | |||
| 1902 | #42 | #132 | |||
| 1903 | #40 | #152 | |||
| 1904 | #40 | #122 | |||
| 1905 | #37 | #104 | |||
| 1906 | #38 | #120 | |||
| 1907 | #33 | #115 | |||
| 1908 | #28 | #113 | |||
| 1909 | #31 | #134 | |||
| 1910 | #30 | #121 | |||
| 1911 | #29 | #113 | |||
| 1912 | #28 | #114 | |||
| 1913 | #24 | #116 | |||
| 1914 | #23 | #98 | |||
| 1915 | #22 | #93 | |||
| 1916 | #21 | #76 | |||
| 1917 | #21 | #91 | |||
| 1918 | #24 | #98 | |||
| 1919 | #26 | #78 | |||
| 1920 | #28 | #86 | |||
| 1921 | #28 | #89 | |||
| 1922 | #27 | #89 | |||
| 1923 | #30 | #89 | |||
| 1924 | #34 | #72 | |||
| 1925 | #36 | #71 | |||
| 1926 | #37 | #69 | |||
| 1927 | #39 | #71 | |||
| 1928 | #42 | #74 | |||
| 1929 | #45 | #62 | |||
| 1930 | #49 | #75 | |||
| 1931 | #51 | #55 | |||
| 1932 | #57 | #68 | |||
| 1933 | #62 | #59 | |||
| 1934 | #60 | #73 | |||
| 1935 | #75 | #52 | |||
| 1936 | #77 | #50 | |||
| 1937 | #82 | #56 | |||
| 1938 | #83 | #49 | |||
| 1939 | #84 | #54 | |||
| 1940 | #89 | #46 | |||
| 1941 | #92 | #53 | |||
| 1942 | #100 | #70 | |||
| 1943 | #108 | #68 | |||
| 1944 | #115 | #55 | |||
| 1945 | #120 | #62 | |||
| 1946 | #127 | #85 | |||
| 1947 | #133 | #73 | |||
| 1948 | #134 | #75 | |||
| 1949 | #143 | #81 | |||
| 1950 | #146 | #81 | |||
| 1951 | #157 | #97 | |||
| 1952 | #169 | #95 | |||
| 1953 | #172 | #75 | |||
| 1954 | #186 | #73 | |||
| 1955 | #199 | #114 | |||
| 1956 | #210 | #93 | |||
| 1957 | #221 | #80 | |||
| 1958 | #239 | #89 | |||
| 1959 | #257 | #82 | |||
| 1960 | #263 | #98 | |||
| 1961 | #258 | #102 | |||
| 1962 | #269 | #109 | |||
| 1963 | #281 | #114 | |||
| 1964 | #297 | #108 | #25 | ||
| 1965 | #309 | #123 | #34 | ||
| 1966 | #306 | #133 | #37 | ||
| 1967 | #319 | #129 | #34 | ||
| 1968 | #332 | #125 | #43 | ||
| 1969 | #338 | #118 | #45 | ||
| 1970 | #363 | #109 | #51 | ||
| 1971 | #381 | #119 | #53 | ||
| 1972 | #373 | #135 | #74 | ||
| 1973 | #383 | #130 | #65 | ||
| 1974 | #389 | #132 | #78 | ||
| 1975 | #434 | #135 | #76 | ||
| 1976 | #449 | #115 | #75 | ||
| 1977 | #452 | #136 | #84 | ||
| 1978 | #438 | #104 | #99 | ||
| 1979 | #462 | #131 | #102 | ||
| 1980 | #430 | #126 | #114 | ||
| 1981 | #451 | #115 | #115 | ||
| 1982 | #440 | #122 | #125 | ||
| 1983 | #438 | #140 | #108 | ||
| 1984 | #472 | #133 | #118 | ||
| 1985 | #485 | #114 | #121 | ||
| 1986 | #470 | #132 | #154 | ||
| 1987 | #498 | #103 | #150 | ||
| 1988 | #451 | #99 | #150 | ||
| 1989 | #459 | #130 | #123 | ||
| 1990 | #434 | #102 | #171 | ||
| 1991 | #421 | #111 | #135 | #420 | |
| 1992 | #427 | #81 | #138 | #469 | |
| 1993 | #419 | #106 | #154 | #458 | |
| 1994 | #390 | #110 | #144 | #454 | |
| 1995 | #376 | #122 | #218 | #348 | |
| 1996 | #371 | #141 | #238 | #416 | |
| 1997 | #353 | #178 | #165 | #160 | #335 |
| 1998 | #347 | #190 | #145 | #395 | #432 |
| 1999 | #312 | #185 | #189 | #370 | #449 |
| 2000 | #288 | #186 | #154 | #295 | #289 |
| 2001 | #275 | #206 | #192 | #353 | #352 |
| 2002 | #264 | #206 | #217 | #298 | #345 |
| 2003 | #258 | #240 | #210 | #223 | #361 |
| 2004 | #242 | #235 | #163 | #764 | #347 |
| 2005 | #229 | #224 | #227 | #361 | #293 |
| 2006 | #221 | #253 | #270 | #520 | #353 |
| 2007 | #223 | #262 | #237 | #314 | #287 |
| 2008 | #208 | #276 | #223 | #393 | #295 |
| 2009 | #201 | #273 | #257 | #424 | #326 |
| 2010 | #185 | #312 | #243 | #406 | #241 |
| 2011 | #182 | #273 | #205 | #333 | #251 |
| 2012 | #160 | #250 | #378 | #708 | #237 |
| 2013 | #160 | #262 | #294 | #507 | #211 |
| 2014 | #147 | #275 | #306 | #439 | #194 |
| 2015 | #131 | #253 | #290 | #478 | #189 |
| 2016 | #114 | #263 | #248 | #697 | #164 |
| 2017 | #107 | #256 | #264 | #450 | #155 |
| 2018 | #91 | #268 | #237 | #780 | #102 |
| 2019 | #90 | #278 | #242 | #749 | #114 |
| 2020 | #87 | #270 | #459 | #107 | |
| 2021 | #72 | #279 | #417 | #682 | #95 |
| 2022 | #70 | #293 | #268 | #522 | #109 |
| 2023 | #64 | #278 | #340 | #456 | #115 |
| 2024 | #56 | #269 | #249 | #459 | #93 |
| 2025 | #53 | #258 | #287 | #501 | #94 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Josephine
Names Similar to Josephine
Nicknames for Josephine
- Jo
- Josie
- Joey
- Fifi
- Posey
Famous People Named Josephine
| Josephine Baker | American-born French entertainer and civil rights activist |
| Josephine Bonaparte | First wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress of France |
| Josephine Cochrane | Inventor of the dishwasher |
| Josephine de Beauharnais | Empress of the French and wife of Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Josephine Peary | American explorer and wife of Arctic explorer Robert Peary |
| Josephine Tey | Scottish author known for her mystery novels |
| Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin | American suffragist and civil rights leader |
| Josephine Butler | British feminist and social reformer |
| Josephine Cox | British author of romantic novels |
| Josephine Dodge | American philanthropist and advocate for women's rights |
Characters Named Josephine
| Josephine March | Character in Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women" |
| Josephine "Jo" Bhaer | Character in Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Men" |
| Josephine "Josie" Pye | Character in Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" series |
| Josephine "Joey" Potter | Character in the TV series "Dawson's Creek" |
| Josephine "Jo" Wilson | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Josephine "Josie" McCoy | Character in the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Josephine "Jo" Polniaczek | Character in the TV series "The Facts of Life" |
| Josephine "Josie" Saltzman | Character in the TV series "Legacies" |
| Josephine "Josie" Cormier | Character in Jodi Picoult's novel "The Pact" |
| Josephine "Jo" Beth Marchand | Character in Katherine Paterson's novel "Jacob Have I Loved" |