Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Josephine.
National Rank (2025)
#53
All-Time Peak Rank
#21 (1916)
Total U.S. Births
331,467
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Josephine Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Josephine
According to SSA data, Josephine achieved its highest historical rank of #21 in 1916. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 8,682 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 64.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Josephine scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+64.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,682Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
71yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:7,732
1890s:12,463
1900s:18,785
1910s:61,355
1920s:69,223
1930s:36,051
1940s:24,324
1950s:16,412
1960s:9,317
1970s:5,154
1980s:4,732
1990s:7,059
2000s:13,924
2010s:23,960
2020s:20,976
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJo-sep-hine
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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