Josie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOH-zee · 2 syllables
Josie means “God will increase”, from Hebrew.
A diminutive of the given name Josephine.
- Meaning
- God will increase
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JOH-zee
- US rank (2025)
- #82
- US babies a year
- about 2,702 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Classic
How popular is Josie?
Josie was the #82 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,027 babies. It’s rising: up 96% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #82 |
| England & Wales | #276 |
| Scotland | #257 |
| Northern Ireland | #281 |
| Ireland | #434 |
| Canada | #218 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Josie?
Half of US adults named Josie are older than 31; most are between 19 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Josie
What does the name Josie mean?
Josie means “God will increase”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Josie?
Josie is pronounced JOH-zee.
How popular is the name Josie?
Josie was the #82 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,027 babies. It’s rising: up 96% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Josie?
Half of US adults named Josie are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 81.