Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Josephine
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1918
Peak births
8,682
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Josephine
How many people are named Josephine?
An estimated 102,004 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.
How old is the typical Josephine?
The median age of a living American named Josephine is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 60 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.
Where is Josephine most common?
Josephine has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 5.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
52.5%
2025
4,126
All-time
331,467