Josie
5 countries#82 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Josie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
75,915 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #82 · peaked in 2025 with 3,027 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,212 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #166 · peaked in 2002 with 224 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,769 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #293 · peaked in 2002 with 214 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
798 births recorded 1938–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 1955 with 37 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
330 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #191 · peaked in 2024 with 26 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
113 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2025 with 16 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Josie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #294 | — |
| 2007 | #299 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #294 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #310 | ↓16 |
| 2010 | #262 | ↑48 |
| 2011 | #256 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #253 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #266 | ↓13 |
| 2014 | #252 | ↑14 |
| 2015 | #250 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #237 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #200 | ↑37 |
| 2018 | #191 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #155 | ↑36 |
| 2020 | #134 | ↑21 |
| 2021 | #130 | ↑4 |
| 2022 | #120 | ↑10 |
| 2023 | #108 | ↑12 |
| 2024 | #88 | ↑20 |
| 2025 | #82 | ↑6 |
Frequently asked questions about Josie
Is Josie a popular name?
Yes — Josie currently ranks #82 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Josie more common for boys or girls?
Josie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Josie most popular?
Josie peaked in 2025 in United States, with 3,027 recorded births that year.
Is Josie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Josie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #116 in 1880 to #82 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Josie?
At least 81,925 babies have been recorded with the name Josie across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Josie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Josie appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Josie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Josie include Lyla, Madeline, Lucia, Addison.
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