Josie
Josie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God shall add.
Origin and history
Josie originated as a diminutive of Josephine, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'God shall add'. Long used as an independent given name, it has experienced a strong revival in the United States in recent years. Today, it is popular both as a stand-alone name and as a traditional short form.
Popularity in the United States
75,370 babies in the United States have been named Josie since 1880. It ranks #458 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #111.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
- NC (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,884 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,329 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,118 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,370 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,095 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,464 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,374 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,427 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,060 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,123 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,545 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,039 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,634 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,927 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,981 |
Famous people named Josie
- Josie Bissett: Actress
- Josie Loren: Actress
- Josie Totah: Actress
Fun facts
- Although originally a nickname for Josephine, Josie has been registered as an independent given name on U.S. birth charts since the late 19th century.
- The name gained widespread cultural visibility through the comic series and movie Josie and the Pussycats.