Josie
Josie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Josie
- A diminutive of the female given name Josephine.
How popular is Josie?
Since 1880, 75,370 girls and 545 boys in the U.S. have been named Josie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #82 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1182 in 1896. In 2025 it ranked #82 for girls, with 3,027 babies given the name.
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Josie FAQ
What does the name Josie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Josephine.
How popular is the name Josie?
Since 1880, 75,370 girls and 545 boys in the U.S. have been named Josie (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #82 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1182 in 1896. In 2025 it ranked #82 for girls, with 3,027 babies given the name.
Is Josie a boy or girl name?
Josie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 75,370 girls and 545 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.