Josephine
Meaning: God will add; God will increase
Origin: French feminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #387
Total births: 144
History: Josephine surged in the 2010s as vintage names returned. The name has an elegant, Napoleonic character. Josephine represents the elaborate side of Australian vintage revival.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2016) | #97 |
| Babies named Josephine in 2016 | 75 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 144 |
| Peak year | 2016 (75 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #97 |
| Years in records | 2013–2016 (2 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Josephine
What does the name Josephine mean?
Josephine means “God will add; God will increase” from French feminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף) roots.
What is the origin of the name Josephine?
Josephine has French feminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף) origin. The traditional meaning is “God will add; God will increase”.
How popular is Josephine in Australia?
Josephine ranked #97 in Australia in 2016 — given to 75 babies that year.
When was Josephine most popular?
Josephine peaked in 2016 with 75 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Josephine a boy or girl name?
Josephine is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Josephines in registered births are female.