Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Josephine
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
#53 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
1918
Peak births
8,682
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19182025
Quick answers about Josephine
How many people are named Josephine?
An estimated 118,252 living Americans are named Josephine.
How rare is Josephine?
Josephine is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,126 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 52.5% from its 1918 peak. It was the #53 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Josephine?
The median age of a living American named Josephine is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 72 years old.
Is Josephine still popular?
Yes — Josephine is currently rising in popularity, with 4,126 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
52.5%
2025
4,126
All-time
331,467