Girl · #16,991 in 2026

Jozephine

Name: Popularity of the name Jozephine in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jozephine, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,991

Peak Rank

#15,404 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2010

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#15404

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jozephine

Jozephine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Jozephines were born — ranking #15,404 that year. As of 2026, Jozephine ranks #16,991 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Jozephines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jozephine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jozephine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jozephine

What does the name Jozephine mean?

Jozephine is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jozephine in 2026?

In 2026, Jozephine ranks #16,991 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jozephine most popular?

Jozephine reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #15,404 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jozephine a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jozephine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jozephine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jozephine include Inah, Marymae, Graice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jozephine

Jozephine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Jozephine's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #15,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Jozephine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.