Josey
Josey is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will add.
Origin and history
Josey is a feminine given name derived from Josephine or Joanna, which trace back to the Hebrew name Yosef. It means 'God will add' or 'he shall add'. In the United States, it is a moderate-frequency alternative spelling to Josie.
Popularity in the United States
3,231 babies in the United States have been named Josey since 1880. It ranks #3128 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1627.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.5 %)
- OH (9.9 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- MO (5.9 %)
- IN (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 594 |
| 2000-2010 | 882 |
| 2010-2019 | 905 |
| 2020-2029 | 474 |
Fun facts
- Josey serves as a modern phonetic spelling variation of the classic diminutive Josie.
- While historically used as a pet name for Josephine, Josey is frequently given as an independent full name in the United States.