Josey
Josey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Josey
- A female given name, short for Josephine.
How popular is Josey?
Since 1880, 3,231 girls and 1,017 boys in the U.S. have been named Josey (76% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1782 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1721 in 1988. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Josey
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Sibling name ideas for Josey
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Josey FAQ
What does the name Josey mean?
A female given name, short for Josephine.
How popular is the name Josey?
Since 1880, 3,231 girls and 1,017 boys in the U.S. have been named Josey (76% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1782 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1721 in 1988. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Josey a boy or girl name?
Josey is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,231 girls and 1,017 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.