Josephine
girlJO-seh-feen
“God will increase”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Josephine is a French / Hebrew name meaning "God will increase." Currently ranked #154 nationally with 3,746 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +40% vs the previous decade.
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