Josie

At a Glance: Name: Josie – Meaning: Diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'he will add' – Origin: English diminutive of Josephine or Josephine's Hebrew root – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JOH-zee

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Josie is a warm, friendly girl's name with a classic feel, and it's pronounced JOH-zee. It began as an English diminutive of Josephine, which traces back to the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'he will add'. If you love the sound of a short, easygoing name but want it rooted in something timeless, Josie fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Josie

Meaning: Diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'he will add'.

Origin: English diminutive of Josephine or Josephine's Hebrew root.

How to Pronounce Josie

Phonetic: JOH-zee   IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzi/

Popularity of Josie

Josie ranks #88 in the U.S. Social Security data for 2024, with 2,893 babies given the name that year. That's both its latest and its highest rank in records going back to 1880, so the name is at a peak right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Josie mean?

Diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning ‘he will add’.

How do you pronounce Josie?

Josie is pronounced JOH-zee (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzi/).

Is Josie a popular name right now?

Josie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #88 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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