Josey
Josey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will add or God shall add.
Origin and history
Josey is a variant of Josie or Joseph, originating from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'he will add'. Historically used for both boys and girls in the U.S., it functions as an accessible diminutive or independent given name. Although uncommon for males today, it maintains steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,017 babies in the United States have been named Josey since 1880. It ranks #3666 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.7 %)
- IN (43.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Famous people named Josey
- Josey Jewell: American football player
Fun facts
- Josey originated as a diminutive of Joseph, a name with deep Biblical and historical roots.
- The name gained notable cultural visibility through the 1976 Western film 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'.