Josee
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Josee was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,892 births recorded 1911–2008 · peaked in 1954 with 111 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, La Réunion, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
577 births recorded 1960–2023 · peaked in 1998 with 38 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Josee’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | #556 | — |
| 1972 | #639 | ↓83 |
| 1973 | #733 | ↓94 |
| 1974 | #1152 | ↓419 |
| 1975 | #1030 | ↑122 |
| 1976 | #1241 | ↓211 |
| 1977 | #1468 | ↓227 |
| 1978 | #1504 | ↓36 |
| 1979 | #1550 | ↓46 |
| 1980 | #1393 | ↑157 |
| 1981 | #1973 | ↓580 |
| 1982 | #1457 | ↑516 |
| 1983 | #2717 | ↓1260 |
| 1984 | #1895 | ↑822 |
| 1985 | #1877 | ↑18 |
| 1986 | #1937 | ↓60 |
| 1992 | #3155 | ↓1218 |
| 1993 | #3256 | ↓101 |
| 1994 | #3282 | ↓26 |
| 2008 | #5347 | ↓2065 |
Frequently asked questions about Josee
Is Josee a popular name?
Josee has 2,892 recorded births in France between 1911 and 2008, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Josee more common for boys or girls?
Josee is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Josee most popular?
Josee peaked in 1954 in France, with 111 recorded births that year.
Is Josee rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Josee’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #920 in 1911 to #5347 in 2008.
How many babies have been named Josee?
At least 3,469 babies have been recorded with the name Josee across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Josee popular in more than one country?
Yes — Josee appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.