Joesphine Girl
Origin(s)
French; English
Meaning
French: God will increase; English: derived from Joseph
Historical & Cultural Background
Josephine is a feminine form of Joseph, which has biblical roots. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France. It has been associated with various historical figures, including Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from French and English traditions.
Trend Summary
Josephine has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Jovita, Jocelyn, Joanna, Jolie, Juliana
Variants
- Josefine
- Joséphine
International Variants
- Josefina (Spanish)
- Giuseppina (Italian)
- Joséphine (French)
Famous people named Joesphine
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Fictional characters named Joesphine
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joesphine was first seen in the United States in 1908. Joesphine has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has no trending data available at the state level. In the past 5 years the name Joesphine has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joesphine
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |