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The baby name Josie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-see (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzi/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: JOH-see (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzi/)

What is the meaning of the name Josie ?

The baby name Josie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-see (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzi/).

Josie is in Origin.

Josie is an English pet form of Josephine, the feminine counterpart to Joseph. Joseph derives from Hebrew Yosef, meaning "Yahweh will add/increase," a reference to Genesis. As with many -ie diminutives in English, Josie moved from nickname to independent given name; it is pronounced JOH-zee.

Usage appears in British and American records by the mid-19th century, peaked around the Victorian/Edwardian eras, and has enjoyed a 21st-century revival fueled by vintage-name fashion and pop-culture visibility (e.g., Josie and the Pussycats). Variants and spellings include Josey, Josy, Jozie, and Jossie; related short forms are Jo, Joey, and Joss. Broader cognates of the root include Josephine/Joséphine (French), Josefina (Spanish, Portuguese, Scandinavian), Josefa, and Giuseppina (Italian). Though less common, Josie can also shorten Jocelyn. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its buoyant sound paired with the time-tested meaning "God will add," suggesting growth, blessing, and promise.

Josie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Josie

Josiane Balasko Actor · Born 1950 · France Josiane Balasko is a French actress and filmmaker, best known for her role in the film 'French Twist'. Born in 1950, she has also directed and starred in movies like 'Gazon maudit' and 'The Hedgehog'. Her work has made a significant impact on French cinema. Josie Maran Actor · Born 1978 · United States Josie Maran is an American model and actress best known for her role in the film 'Van Helsing'. She also appeared in 'The Aviator' and 'Little Black Book'. Besides acting, she gained fame as a model for Maybelline and Sports Illustrated. Josie Loren Actor · Born 1987 · United States Josie Loren is an American actress best known for her role as Kaylie Cruz in the television series 'Make It or Break It'. She also appeared in '17 Again' alongside Zac Efron and had a recurring role in 'The Mentalist'.
Josie Bissett Actor · Born 1970 · United States Josie Bissett is best known for her role as Jane Mancini on the popular TV series Melrose Place. She has also appeared in other television shows and movies, making a significant impact in the entertainment industry during the 1990s. Josie Ho Actor · Born 1974 · People's Republic of China Josie Ho is a well-known actor from Hong Kong, part of the People's Republic of China. She is most famous for her role in the film 'Contagion' and has appeared in other notable films like 'Dream Home' and 'Naked Ambition 3D'. Josie is also recognized for her work in the music industry as a singer.

Josie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
PH 0 #74 23 5,607
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
United States Girls 2024 #88 2,893 8,487
PH Girls 0 #89 429 13,098
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
BN Girls 0 #97 10 5,459
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
KW 0 #115 7 5,216
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Canada Girls 2024 #136 165 2,795
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
MT Girls 0 #138 14 3,773
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
PR Girls 0 #147 15 3,171
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
MT Boys 0 #167 10 4,064
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
MO Girls 0 #180 72 7,056
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
LU Girls 0 #184 7 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
QA Girls 0 #207 111 15,378
NA Girls 0 #215 10 7,146
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Boys 0 #224 12 6,830
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
KW Girls 0 #232 319 19,177
TW Girls 0 #241 36 8,139
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
SG 0 #258 12 11,010
CN Girls 0 #262 88 8,829
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SA 0 #274 22 10,560
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
OM Girls 0 #280 117 15,987
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HK Girls 0 #296 396 16,104
HK 0 #306 43 8,483
Canada Boys 2021 #310 6 2,600
JO Girls 0 #313 13 7,570
MY 0 #318 13 12,352
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
AE Girls 0 #334 223 20,968
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
SG Girls 0 #354 240 18,916
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #400 9 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #401 20 1,885
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
France Girls 2019 #409 3 3,279
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
SA Girls 0 #418 601 25,931
Germany 0 #420 18 2,542
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
BH 0 #450 104 17,937
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PS Girls 0 #473 51 10,981
CM Girls 0 #483 58 11,671
CR Girls 0 #489 44 11,342
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
IL Girls 0 #581 37 11,648
Germany Girls 0 #597 253 4,949
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
LB 0 #631 28 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #677 38 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #727 12 3,895
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #756 14 18,755
NG Girls 0 #757 30 15,093
BR Boys 0 #777 9 12,213
CL Girls 0 #823 29 14,098
MY Girls 0 #826 169 24,821
NL Girls 0 #865 91 5,933
BR Girls 0 #881 61 12,708
PE Girls 0 #883 61 14,861
United States Boys 2023 #888 11 7,053
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #915 69 5,561
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #940 20 14,742
ZA Girls 0 #948 194 25,928
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
IT Girls 0 #1,039 424 9,415
MX Girls 0 #1,105 79 17,781
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,123 56 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,582 33 28,008

Josie is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Josie

Josie is predominantly a girl's name.
Josie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JOH-see (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊzi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Josey, Jo, Joey, Josée, Joss and Josephine.
Yes, very popular — Josie ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Josie ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Josie's popularity is rising. It moved from #416 in 2011 to #409 in 2019 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Josie are in our database, including Josiane Balasko (Actor), Josie Maran (Actor), Josie Loren (Actor).