How Many People Are Named Josephine?
328,296
people in the United States are named Josephine
1 in 1,020 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#231
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0980%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
8,709 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, German, Dutch
Pronunciation:
JO-sə-feen (English), yo-ze-FEE-nə (German)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
English, German and Dutch form of JOSÉPHINE.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 81.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
44,556
Pennsylvania
26,578
California
18,203
Illinois
16,401
Texas
14,642
New Jersey
13,231
Ohio
11,591
Massachusetts
10,556
Michigan
9,997
North Carolina
6,894
💡 Fun Facts About "Josephine"
- 3,746 babies were named Josephine in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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