Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Josie.
National Rank (2025)
#82
All-Time Peak Rank
#82 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
75,370
Unisex Distribution0.7% Boy / 99.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Josie Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Josie
According to SSA data, Josie achieved its highest historical rank of #82 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 3,021 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 133.5%. 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 Josie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+133.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,021Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,884
1890s:2,329
1900s:2,118
1910s:3,370
1920s:4,095
1930s:3,464
1940s:3,374
1950s:2,427
1960s:2,060
1970s:2,123
1980s:2,545
1990s:6,039
2000s:10,634
2010s:13,927
2020s:14,981
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJo-sie
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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