Name comparison · girl names
Josephine vs. Josie
In 2025, Josephine leads at #53 among U.S. girls' names, with Josie at #82. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Josephine | Josie |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #53 | #82 |
| Babies in 2025 | 4,126 | 3,021 |
| All-time peak | #21 in 1916 | #82 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 17 / 100 | 21 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Vermont (#11) | Mississippi (#21) |