What does the name Josie mean?

The name Josie means "God will increase".

What is the origin of the name Josie?

Josie is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 2,893 babies were named Josie in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Josie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,893 ↗

All-Time Total: 65,994

Peak Year: 2024

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

Girl names closely related to Josie

Paisley Willow Piper Charlee Lainey Macie Kinsley Everlee

Boy names closely related to Josie

Weston Hudson Dawson Marshall Holden Silas Cooper Tatum

Names with similar meaning to Josie

Giuseppe Joe Joey Jose Josef Josefa Josefina Joseluis

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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