Josie
Peaked at #88 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Josie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Josie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#88
in 2024
Current rank
#88
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Josie reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #88 nationally with 2,893 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #252 (2014) to #88 (2024) — a 65% improvement.
As of 2024, Josie ranks #88 nationally for girls, with 2,893 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #88 | 2,893 |
| 2023 | #108 | 2,513 |
| 2022 | #120 | 2,369 |
| 2021 | #130 | 2,165 |
| 2020 | #134 | 2,001 |
| 2019 | #155 | 1,855 |
| 2018 | #192 | 1,586 |
| 2017 | #200 | 1,535 |
Josie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1182
in 1896
Last ranked
#7492
in 2023
Years tracked
68
1896–2023
Trend
Stable
Josie was already at its most popular for boys in 1896 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1182), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Josie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #7492.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #7,492 | 11 |
| 2022 | #8,621 | 9 |
| 2021 | #13,026 | 5 |
| 2020 | #10,038 | 7 |
| 2019 | #10,252 | 7 |
| 2016 | #11,389 | 6 |
| 2015 | #10,049 | 7 |
| 2014 | #13,005 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Josie most popular?
Josie was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #88 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Josie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Josie?
At least 72,858 babies have been recorded with the name Josie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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