Josefine
“God will add” — Associated with nobility and historical
Sweden origin · Girl name
#6050US 2023
20Births / yr
↑Rising
605All-time births
📅 Since 191800
How to pronounce Josefine
yo-se-feen(swedish),yo-ze-fee-nə(german)
/yo-se-feen(swedish),yo-ze-fee-nə(german)/ · · 4 syllables
“God will add”
Associated with nobility and historical · Sweden origin
What does Josefine mean and where does it come from?
Josefine is the feminine form of the name Joseph, deriving from the Hebrew name 'Yosef' (יוֹסֵף). It has variations across different languages and cultures, including Joséphine in French. The name is popular in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries, often associated with nobility and historical
Cultural significance
Josefine has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Sweden-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god will add.
Peak popularity
Reached #3032 in 1930 — currently #6050 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Josefine?
Josefine works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Josefine Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Josefine Rose
Floral · soft ending
Josefine Mae
Sweet · timeless
Josefine Claire
French influence · crisp
Josefine Jane
Literary · strong
Josefine Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Josefine right now?
Rising fast — up 510 spots — currently #6050 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Josefine
Josefine entered American naming records in 1918 and has been in use for over 106 years. With 605 total births recorded, Josefine remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5448 in 1925, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #6050 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Josefine in 1930:
Josefine by decade
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | |
| 1920s | 26 | |
| 1930s | 15 | |
| 1940s | 31 | |
| 1950s | 42 | |
| 1960s | 22 | |
| 1980s | 50 | |
| 1990s | 86 | |
| 2000s ★ | 152 | |
| 2010s | 151 | |
| 2020s | 23 |
Josefine has only 605 total recorded births since 1918 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Josefine?
CROATIAN
FinkaIna
ENGLISH
JoJoettaJoeyJojoJoleenJoleneJosiePosiePosy
FINNISH
Iina
FRENCH
FifiJosetteJosiane
What names sound and feel like Josefine?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Josefine also consider these
How is Josefine written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Josefine?
Yousef ARABICYoussef ARABICYusef ARABICYusuf ARABICHovsep ARMENIANYusif AZERBAIJANIJoseba BASQUEIoseph BIBLICAL GREEKIoses BIBLICAL GREEKYosef BIBLICAL HEBREWIoseph BIBLICAL LATINJoseph BIBLICALJoses BIBLICALYosif BULGARIANJosep CATALANJosip CROATIANJoško CROATIANJoso CROATIANJozo CROATIANJosef CZECHJosef DANISHJef DUTCHJoep DUTCHJoop DUTCHJoos DUTCHJoost DUTCHJos DUTCHJosephus DUTCHJozef DUTCHSjef DUTCHZef DUTCHJo ENGLISHJoe ENGLISHJoey ENGLISHJojo ENGLISHJoseph ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJozefo ESPERANTOJoosep ESTONIANJooseppi FINNISHJuuso FINNISHJoseph FRENCHXosé GALICIANIoseb GEORGIANSoso GEORGIANJo GERMANJosef GERMANJoseph GERMANSepp GERMANSeppel GERMANIosif GREEKYosef HEBREWJosephus HISTORYJóska HUNGARIANJózsef HUNGARIANJózsi HUNGARIANSeosamh IRISHBeppe ITALIANGiuseppe ITALIANPeppe ITALIANPeppi ITALIANPeppino ITALIANPino ITALIANIosephus LATE ROMANJāzeps LATVIANJuozapas LITHUANIANJuozas LITHUANIANJosif MACEDONIANHohepa MAORIJosef NORWEGIANJosèp OCCITANIosifu OLD CHURCH SLAVICJózef POLISHJosé PORTUGUESEZé PORTUGUESEZezé PORTUGUESEIosif ROMANIANIosif RUSSIANOsip RUSSIANSeòsaidh SCOTTISHJosif SERBIANJozef SLOVAKJosip SLOVENEJože SLOVENEJožef SLOVENEJosé SPANISHJosepe SPANISHPepe SPANISHPepito SPANISHJosef SWEDISHYusuf TURKISHYosyp UKRAINIANYusup UYGHURYussel YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Josefine
What does the name Josefine mean?
Josefine means "God will add" — a name rooted in Sweden tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Josefine?
Josefine is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Josefine have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Josefine?
Josefine originates from Sweden tradition. Sweden names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Josefine?
Josefine pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Sweden heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Josefine trending right now?
Josefine is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
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