Josie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #323 in 2016 with 154 recorded births. This places Josie in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 214 births ranking #204. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.8%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 1,994 girls born was named Josie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.