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

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 81.2 years old

Young (<30) 59,390
18.1%
Adult (30–60) 17,093
5.2%
Senior (>60) 251,813
76.7%

📈 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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