Josie
Gender: Girl
Meaning: God will increase, God will add
Origin: English (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #82 in 2025 with 3,021 babies born.
History: Josie surged in the 2000s-2010s. Josie and the Pussycats defined girl-band cool from Archie Comics to the 2001 movie. The name has a plucky, adventurous energy — Josie is always the one leading the charge. The name represents the American love of casual nicknames that carry more personality than formal names ever could.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Josie? About 1 in 1,100 babies born in 2025 were named Josie, or roughly 8.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Josie
What does the name Josie mean?
Josie means “God will increase, God will add” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Josie?
Josie has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “God will increase, God will add”.
How popular is Josie?
Josie ranked #82 in 2025 — given to 3,021 babies that year.
When was Josie most popular?
Josie peaked in 2025 with 3,021 babies registered that year.
Is Josie a boy or girl name?
Josie is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Josies in registered births are female.
Is the name Josie rising or falling in popularity?
Josie has risen 52 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #134 in 2020 to #82 in 2025.
How long has Josie been recorded?
Josie appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.