Names Starting With J
GirlHebrew#152 in 2025
Josie
Josie is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God will add; diminutive of Josephine.” It ranked #152 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JOH-zee
meaning & origin
The name Josie means “God will add; diminutive of Josephine.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A diminutive of Josephine, the feminine form of Joseph. Josie has a friendly, vintage-sweet charm and has been used as a standalone name since the 19th century. Josie and the Pussycats, the 1970s cartoon and 2001 film, gave it pop-culture recognition.
popularity over time
#1932020
#1812021
#1702022
#1612023
#1522024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #152 |
| 2023 | #161 |
| 2022 | #170 |
| 2021 | #181 |
| 2020 | #193 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Josie
- Josie and the Pussycats (cartoon character)
- Josie Lawrence (actress)
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