Josie

Girl's name

Josie is a diminutive form of the name Josephine, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will increase."

Meaning God will increase
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 2,893 Rising
Peak year 2024

Appears In These Collections

Cute Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Josie Maran - Actress and model
  • Josie Totah - Actress and LGBTQ+ advocate

Sisters for Josie

Girl names closely related to Josie

Paisley Willow Piper Charlee Lainey Macie Kinsley Everlee

Brothers for Josie

Boy names closely related to Josie

Weston Hudson Dawson Marshall Holden Silas Cooper Tatum

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Josie

Giuseppe Joe Joey Jose Josef Josefa Josefina Joseluis

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