Josephine
Female name · ★ Classic
160,050
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
#64
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Josephine
Josephine is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 160,050 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1910s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 13,200 births |
| 1890s | 14,190 births |
| 1900s | 18,637 births |
| 1910s | 31,728 births |
| 1920s | 29,130 births |
| 1930s | 15,403 births |
| 1940s | 9,840 births |
| 1950s | 6,629 births |
| 1960s | 3,657 births |
| 1970s | 2,026 births |
| 1980s | 1,827 births |
| 1990s | 2,727 births |
| 2000s | 4,975 births |
| 2010s | 3,828 births |
| 2020s | 2,253 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Josephine?
Josephine has been given to 160,050 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 3,700 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #64.
Is Josephine a boy or girl name?
Josephine is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Josephine most popular?
Josephine was most popular in 1918, when 3,700 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Josephine?
Josephine first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).