Josephine
Hebrew girl's name meaning “he will add”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- he will add
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #64
- Born in 2023
- 3,366
Meaning & origin
Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Josephine ranked #64 for girls. It has risen about 96 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,366 US girls were given the name Josephine.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #56 in 2024
“Unranked” means Josephine was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with J.
Nicknames
Josie, Jo
Josephine: frequently asked questions
What does the name Josephine mean?
Josephine is a Hebrew name meaning "he will add". Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Where does the name Josephine come from?
Josephine is of Hebrew origin. Josephine is the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Empress Josephine gave it flair.
Is Josephine a boy or a girl name?
Josephine is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Josephine?
In 2023, 3,366 US girls were given the name Josephine.
Is Josephine a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Josephine ranked #64 for girls. It has risen about 96 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Josephine?
Common nicknames for Josephine include Josie, Jo.