Josephine
boy nameJosephine entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #656 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#656
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #915 |
| 1890s | #914 |
| 1900s | #930 |
| 1910s | #1525 |
| 1920s | #1698 |
| 1930s | #1338 |
| 1940s | #2208 |
| 1950s | #3195 |
| 1960s | #3412 |
| 1970s | #4797 |
| 1980s | #6218 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Josephine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josephine alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Josephine most popular?
- Josephine peaked in 1903, reaching #656 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Josephine with classmates?
- Josephine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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