Josie

“God is my salvation”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 1% boys♀ 99% girls

#108US 2023

2.5kBirths / yr

↑Rising

62.8kAll-time births

📅 Since 188000.15% of births at peak

How to pronounce Josie

JOH·zee

/ˈdʒoʊ.ziː/ · stress on JOH · 2 syllables

“God is my salvation”

American origin · Unisex name

What does Josie mean and where does it come from?

Josie is often considered a diminutive form of Josephine. The name has biblical roots with Josephine being derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוסף). It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century. Notable people named Josie include Josie Maran, an American model and act

Cultural significance

Josie has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god is my salvation.

Peak popularity

Reached #116 in 1880 — currently #108 in the US.

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How else can you spell Josie?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Josey

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Josie?

Josie works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Josie Grace

How popular is Josie right now?

Rising — up 12 spots — currently #108 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1880–2023#108 · Top 0.08%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#108	2,513	▲ up 12 · +6% births
2022	#120	2,369	▲ up 10 · +9% births
2021	#130	2,165	▲ up 4 · +9% births
2020	#134	1,987	▲ up 116 · +54% births
2015	#250	1,290	▲ up 11 · +3% births
2010	#261	1,251	▲ up 55 · +23% births
2005	#316	1,017	▲ up 12 · +5% births
2000	#328	969	▲ up 32 · +33% births
1995	#360	726	▲ up 259 · +100% births
1990	#619	363	▲ up 150 · +65% births
1985	#769	220	▼ down 105 · -18% births
1980	#664	269	▲ up 75 · +37% births
1975	#739	196	▲ up 74 · +15% births
1970	#813	170	▼ down 68 · -6% births
1965	#745	180	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Josie

Best Year2023Rank #108

Peak Count2,513

Average Rank#395

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1900 - 202328 years

The story of Josie

Josie has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. A total of 62,808 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #116 in 1880 to #108 in 2023. Josie is used for both genders: 99% female and 1% male.

Names that peaked alongside Josie in 1880:

Mary Anna Emma Elizabeth Minnie

Josie by decade

Josie peaked in the 1880s. See all 1880s names →

Decade	Births
1880s	1,884
1890s	2,334
1900s	2,118
1910s	3,389
1920s	4,159
1930s	3,510
1940s	3,404
1950s	2,444
1960s	2,072
1970s	2,165
1980s	2,641
1990s	6,110
2000s	10,682
2010s ★	13,902
2020s	1,994

What are good nicknames for Josie?

ENGLISH

Jojo

ARABIC

YousefYoussefYusefYusuf

ARMENIAN

Hovsep

AZERBAIJANI

Yusif

What names sound and feel like Josie?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Josie also consider these

Joshie

American · A diminutive form

Jossie

English · Jehovah is a

Jovie

American · Joyful; cheerful; lively

Dosie

American · a small gift

American · A diminutive form

Jobie

American · a form of

How is Josie written in other languages?

Gender variants of Josie

Yousef ARABIC Youssef ARABIC Yusef ARABIC Yusuf ARABIC Hovsep ARMENIAN Yusif AZERBAIJANI Joseba BASQUE Ioseph BIBLICAL GREEK Ioses BIBLICAL GREEK Yosef BIBLICAL HEBREW Ioseph BIBLICAL LATIN Joseph BIBLICAL Joses BIBLICAL Yosif BULGARIAN Josep CATALAN Josip CROATIAN Joško CROATIAN Joso CROATIAN Jozo CROATIAN Josef CZECH Josef DANISH Jef DUTCH Joep DUTCH Joop DUTCH Joos DUTCH Joost DUTCH Jos DUTCH Josephus DUTCH Jozef DUTCH Sjef DUTCH Zef DUTCH Jo ENGLISH Joe ENGLISH Joey ENGLISH Jojo ENGLISH Joseph ENGLISH Joĉjo ESPERANTO Jozefo ESPERANTO Joosep ESTONIAN Jooseppi FINNISH Juuso FINNISH Joseph FRENCH Xosé GALICIAN Ioseb GEORGIAN Soso GEORGIAN Jo GERMAN Josef GERMAN Joseph GERMAN Sepp GERMAN Seppel GERMAN Iosif GREEK Yosef HEBREW Josephus HISTORY Jóska HUNGARIAN József HUNGARIAN Józsi HUNGARIAN Seosamh IRISH Beppe ITALIAN Giuseppe ITALIAN Peppe ITALIAN Peppi ITALIAN Peppino ITALIAN Pino ITALIAN Iosephus LATE ROMAN Jāzeps LATVIAN Juozapas LITHUANIAN Juozas LITHUANIAN Josif MACEDONIAN Hohepa MAORI Josef NORWEGIAN Josèp OCCITAN Iosifu OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Józef POLISH José PORTUGUESE Zé PORTUGUESE Zezé PORTUGUESE Iosif ROMANIAN Iosif RUSSIAN Osip RUSSIAN Seòsaidh SCOTTISH Josif SERBIAN Jozef SLOVAK Josip SLOVENE Jože SLOVENE Jožef SLOVENE José SPANISH Josepe SPANISH Pepe SPANISH Pepito SPANISH Josef SWEDISH Yusuf TURKISH Yosyp UKRAINIAN Yusup UYGHUR Yussel YIDDISH

Common questions about the name Josie

What does the name Josie mean?

Josie means "God is my salvation" — a name rooted in American 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 Josie?

Josie is currently ranked #108 in the United States as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Josie have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Josie?

Josie originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Josie?

Josie is a two-syllable name pronounced JH OW1 Z IY0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Josie trending right now?

Josie is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.