Josie

Updated: October 22, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Josie is a diminutive form of the French name Josephine. Josie manages to sound youthful and modern despite a long history of popularity in the US. The name was at peak popularity in the early 1900s and a century later returned to the top 200 where it stays strong.

Meaning and Origin of the name Josie:

Josie is a girl's English name of Hebrew origin meaning “God increases.”

Josie is the feminine diminutive of the name Joseph, which comes from the Hebrew name Yosef (meaning “He will add”). Josie was originally a nickname for the French name Josephine but became popular in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Symbolism of the name Josie:

There is a species of flower called the Josephine clematis. It symbolizes ingenuity, insight, and creativity because it can climb walls to reach sunlight.

Nicknames for the name Josie:

Josie is an adorable girl's name that sounds fun and light-hearted. There are several cute nicknames you can use to pair with the name Josie. If you are wondering what nicknames you can choose from, check out this list that we've put together to help you get started.

Jo
Joe
Jojo
Joy
Jos
Jose
Zee

Style of the name Josie:

Traditional

Gender of the name Josie:

Josie is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Josie:

JO-zee

Number of syllables in the name Josie:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Josie:

Josie evokes feelings of happiness and kindness.

Alternative spellings for the name Josie:

Jozie
Jozee

Popularity of the name Josie:

According to the Social Security Administration, Josie has been in the top 100 names since 1900. The name sat in the top 200 names at the beginning of the century and returned to the top in 2017.