Posie

“A variation of the name Josephine; means 'flower'.”

English origin · Unisex name

♂ 25% boys♀ 75% girls

#1097US 2023

1.1kBirths / yr

→Stable

237All-time births

📅 Since 191400

How to pronounce Posie

POH·SEE

/ˈpoʊ.ˈsiː/ · stress on POH · 2 syllables

“A variation of the name Josephine; means 'flower'.”

English origin · Unisex name

What does Posie mean and where does it come from?

Posie is a diminutive form of the name Josephine and has become popular as a standalone name in recent years. The name means 'flower' and has gained affection in contemporary naming trends. Posie has been popularized in literature, such as in the children's book series 'The Posies'. Its botanical as

Cultural significance

Posie has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a variation of the name josephine; means 'flower'..

Peak popularity

Reached #2535 in 2020 — currently #1097 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Posie?

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

Posie Grace

How popular is Posie right now?

Holding steady — currently #1097 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1925–2023#1097 · Top 0.81%

1925

2015

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1097	1,103	▲ up 5 · +2% births
2022	#1102	1,083	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2021	#1107	1,053	▲ up 1428 · +1472% births
2020	#2535	67	▲ up 10531 · +857% births
2015	#13066	7	▼ down 7788 · +40% births
1925	#5278	5	—

The story of Posie

Posie entered American naming records in 1914 and has been in use for over 110 years. With 237 total births recorded, Posie remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5278 in 1925 to #1097 in 2023. Posie is used for both genders: 75% female and 25% male.

Names that peaked alongside Posie in 2020:

Olivia Emma Ava Charlotte Sophia

Posie by decade

Posie peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	27
1920s	33
1930s	11
2010s ★	99
2020s	67

💎Posie has only 237 total recorded births since 1914 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Posie?

ENGLISH

Jojo

ARABIC

YousefYoussefYusefYusuf

ARMENIAN

Hovsep

AZERBAIJANI

Yusif

What names sound and feel like Posie?

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

Sosie

English-speaking countries · Little Sarah

Josie

American · God is my

Rosie

[English] · Diminutive of ROSE.

Dosie

American · a small gift

Hosie

American · Derived from the

Bosie

United Kingdom · a playful platform

How is Posie written in other languages?

Gender variants of Posie

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 Posie

What does the name Posie mean?

Posie means "A variation of the name Josephine; means 'flower'." — a name rooted in English 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 Posie?

Posie is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Posie?

Posie originates from English tradition. English 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 Posie?

Posie is a two-syllable name pronounced P OW1 S IY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Posie a common or rare name?

Posie is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.