Josephine
j(o)-sephi-ne,
jos(e)-phine
US Popularity:181
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Jehovah increases
Meaning “Jehovah increases,” Josephine is a girl’s name with Hebrew origins. Josephine is a classic name with has several variations throughout several European cultures. In France, the name is particularly popular and includes an accent of the first E. However, the English, German, and Dutch spellings are all in line with one another. Josephine is a name that oozes class and history with a unique flair.
Famous People Named Josephine
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Josephine BakerCivil Rights Activist, Singer
Josephine Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Josephine is currently #250 on The Bump
Girl:Josephine is currently #180 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Josephine is currently #181 in U.S. births
Girl:Josephine is currently #64 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#64
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Josephine, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Joseph, October 2017
House of Names, Josephine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, Josephine
WordSense, Joseph
Behind the Name, Josephine, February 2019
Ancestry, Joseph Family History
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