Josephine
What does Josephine mean and where does it come from?
Josephine is the feminine form of Joseph, which has Hebrew roots. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and is associated with Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. It has been widely used in various cultures and retains a classic charm. The name is often shortened to Jos
How else can you spell Josephine?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Josephine?
Josephine works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Josephine right now?
Holding steady — currently #53 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Josephine
Josephine has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. Its peak popularity was #21 in 1916. More than 314,383 babies have been named Josephine since 1880. Josephine is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Josephine in 1916:
Josephine by decade
Josephine peaked in the 1910s. See all 1910s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7,749 | |
| 1890s | 12,500 | |
| 1900s | 18,861 | |
| 1910s | 61,514 | |
| 1920s ★ | 69,440 | |
| 1930s | 36,317 | |
| 1940s | 24,420 | |
| 1950s | 16,457 | |
| 1960s | 9,352 | |
| 1970s | 5,156 | |
| 1980s | 4,741 | |
| 1990s | 7,056 | |
| 2000s | 13,917 | |
| 2010s | 23,876 | |
| 2020s | 10,918 |
What are good nicknames for Josephine?
What names sound and feel like Josephine?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Josephine also consider these