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Josephine

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Josephine was most popular in 1918, when 8,709 American babies were given the name — ranking #45 that year. In 2025 it ranked #136, with 4,126 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 332,458 people named Josephine.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#45
Births that year8,709
Total since 1880332,458

Josephine over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Josephine’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

French · feminine of Joseph, "God will add"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org