Josephine

Josephine is a girl name of Western Europe origin with the meaning "God will add". Names from the Western Europe tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. She has been used in Western Europe communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.

Josephine has been used across Europe and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Josephine in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.

Common nicknames for Josephine depend on its full form. Many parents choose Josephine specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.

Josephine is a name shared by people across all walks of life — from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Josephine famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.

Names similar to Josephine share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Josephine, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.