Josephine
girl name#53 in 2025Josephine entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 1916, ranks #53 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#53
rank today
#21
peak (1916)
4,126
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #48 |
| 1890s | #48 |
| 1900s | #38 |
| 1910s | #25 |
| 1920s | #35 |
| 1930s | #68 |
| 1940s | #116 |
| 1950s | #196 |
| 1960s | #297 |
| 1970s | #412 |
| 1980s | #459 |
| 1990s | #385 |
| 2000s | #241 |
| 2010s | #137 |
| 2020s | #67 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Josephine has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 123,000 people named Josephine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josephine alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Josephine in 2025?
- Josephine ranks #53 among US girl names in 2025, with 4,126 babies given the name.
- When was the name Josephine most popular?
- Josephine peaked in 1916, reaching #21 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Josephine with classmates?
- Josephine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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