Josie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10049 in 2015 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 17 births ranking #4888. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 273,751 boys born was named Josie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Josie is a cheerful, affectionate short form in the Joseph family and carries the meaning God will add. It feels bright, vintage, and very easy to love.
The name has long existed as a nickname and now works very comfortably as a stand-alone choice. Its rise fits the wider return of friendly old-fashioned diminutives.