FIRST NAME
Josephine
Josephine is the 229th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 123,791 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 195 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #229 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
440,216
living · #121
2020 CENSUS
123,791
living · #229
BABIES NAMED JOSEPHINE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20254K
As a female name, Josephine peaked in 1918, when 8,682 babies were named Josephine (the #24 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #16,438 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
195
living · #16,438
BABIES NAMED JOSEPHINE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1885–2023
20235
As a male name, Josephine peaked in 1932, when 37 babies were named Josephine (the #1119 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)