Josie
Josie first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 3,021 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,021.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Josie popular?
Near its peak Josie is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 14,981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,927 | |
| 2000s | 10,634 | |
| 1990s | 6,039 | |
| 1980s | 2,545 | |
| 1970s | 2,123 | |
| 1960s | 2,060 | |
| 1950s | 2,427 | |
| 1940s | 3,374 | |
| 1930s | 3,464 | |
| 1920s | 4,095 | |
| 1910s | 3,370 | |
| 1900s | 2,118 | |
| 1890s | 2,329 | |
| 1880s | 1,884 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Josie mean?
Josie is a pet form of Josephine, from the Hebrew, “God shall add.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josie mean?
Josie means God shall add. Josie is a pet form of Josephine, from the Hebrew, “God shall add.”
What is the origin of the name Josie?
Josie is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Josie?
Josie is pronounced “JOH-zee.”
Is Josie a boy or a girl name?
Josie is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Josie a popular name right now?
Josie is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Josie?
In 2025, Josie ranked #82 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Josie most popular?
Josie was most popular in 2025, when about 3,021 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Josie?
Names similar to Josie include Joanna, Eliza, Miriam, Delilah, Naomi.
What names go well with Josie?
Hebrew names that pair well with Josie include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.