Josey
2 countries#2778 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Josey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,248 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2778 · peaked in 2012 with 121 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
31 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
31 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Josey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2050 | — |
| 2007 | #2257 | ↓207 |
| 2008 | #2234 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #1989 | ↑245 |
| 2010 | #2093 | ↓104 |
| 2011 | #2017 | ↑76 |
| 2012 | #1886 | ↑131 |
| 2013 | #1977 | ↓91 |
| 2014 | #2139 | ↓162 |
| 2015 | #2408 | ↓269 |
| 2016 | #2385 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #2087 | ↑298 |
| 2018 | #2159 | ↓72 |
| 2019 | #2155 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #2156 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #2119 | ↑37 |
| 2022 | #2193 | ↓74 |
| 2023 | #2415 | ↓222 |
| 2024 | #2303 | ↑112 |
| 2025 | #2778 | ↓475 |
Frequently asked questions about Josey
Is Josey a popular name?
Yes — Josey currently ranks #2778 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Josey more common for boys or girls?
Josey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Josey most popular?
Josey peaked in 2012 in United States, with 121 recorded births that year.
Is Josey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Josey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4274 in 1915 to #2778 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Josey?
At least 4,279 babies have been recorded with the name Josey across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Josey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Josey appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Josey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Josey include Janet, Joie, Juanita, Kaliya.
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