Josie
How to say it: JOH-zee · /ˈdʒoʊzi/
Diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase'.
Josie was the 102nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,021 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #102 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,021 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,058 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising steadily, Josie found its finest moment so far in the 2020s. More increase seems ahead, with Josie now at #102.
What goes with it
Breezy with a soft buzz, Josie feels gentle and lively. Sadie is a close stylistic companion, and Jo is a ready short form.
Middle names that flow with Josie →
Nicknames
- Jo
Honouring a Josie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Josie is about 1 in 45.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #250. Ireland: #464.
Famous people named Josie
- Josie Maran (born 1978)American model, actress, and entrepreneur
- Josie Loren (born 1987)American actress
- Josie Bissett (born 1970)American actress
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