Girl Name
Josephine
"Feminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God shall increase'."
Ranked #56 for girls
About the Name Josephine
Meaning
Feminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God shall increase'.
Origin
HebrewGender
Girl
First Letter
JGirl Rank
#56
Josephine is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Feminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God shall increase'." and Currently ranked #56 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
#16462 1950
#9358 1960
#5160 1970
#4745 1980
#7059 1990
#13922 2000
#23956 2010
#16826 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Josephine
- JB Josephine Baker (performer/activist)
- Jd Josephine de Beauharnais (Empress)