What does Jozette mean and where does it come from?
Jozette is a feminine variant of Joseph, which has biblical origins. The name Joseph (ヨセフ (Yosefu) in Japanese, جوزيف (Yousef) in Arabic) means 'he will add' or 'God will increase', rooted in Hebrew. Jozette reflects a French influence and demonstrates the trend of creating unique feminine names fro
Cultural significance
Jozette has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in French-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a feminine form of joseph, meaning 'god will add'..
Peak popularity
Reached #2352 in 1968 — currently #11676 in the US.
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Browse names →What middle names flow best with Jozette?
Jozette works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jozette Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jozette Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jozette Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jozette Claire
French influence · crisp
Jozette Jane
Literary · strong
Jozette Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Jozette right now?
Falling — down 84 spots — currently #11676 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2022 | #11676 | 8 | ▼ down 84 |
| 2021 | #11592 | 8 | ▲ up 2020 · +33% births |
| 2020 | #13612 | 6 | ▼ down 400 · -14% births |
| 2015 | #13212 | 7 | ▲ up 2068 · +17% births |
| 2010 | #15280 | 6 | ▲ up 1617 · +20% births |
| 2005 | #16897 | 5 | ▼ down 5903 · -37% births |
| 2000 | #10994 | 8 | ▼ down 4605 · -43% births |
| 1995 | #6389 | 14 | ▼ down 543 · +17% births |
| 1985 | #5846 | 12 | ▲ up 3713 · +100% births |
| 1980 | #9559 | 6 | ▼ down 2732 · -25% births |
| 1975 | #6827 | 8 | ▼ down 4252 · -72% births |
| 1970 | #2575 | 29 | ▲ up 3807 · +383% births |
| 1965 | #6382 | 6 | — |
The story of Jozette
Jozette is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1961. With 497 total births recorded, Jozette remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6382 in 1965, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11676 in 2022.
Names that peaked alongside Jozette in 1968:
Jozette by decade
Jozette peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →
| Decade | Births | |
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| 1960s | 98 | |
| 1970s ★ | 133 | |
| 1980s | 86 | |
| 1990s | 86 | |
| 2000s | 56 | |
| 2010s | 32 | |
| 2020s | 6 | |
💎Jozette has only 497 total recorded births since 1961 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
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Famous people named Jozette
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Jozette (French monarch)
Jozette bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Jozette (French author)
Jozette immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
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Jozette (French monarch)
Jozette bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Jozette (French philosopher)
Jozette carried this name in the Enlightenment tradition that shaped modern Western thought.
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Common questions about the name Jozette
What does the name Jozette mean?
Jozette means "A feminine form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add'." — a name rooted in French 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 Jozette?
Jozette is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jozette have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Jozette?
Jozette originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Jozette trending right now?
Jozette is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Jozette a common or rare name?
Jozette is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.