Josephine

Meaning of Josephine

Josephine is the feminine form of Joseph. It means "God will increase."

Josephine has French, Hebrew roots — browse every French, Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Josephine

Josephine is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #53 in 2025 from #288 in 2000.

Notable people named Josephine

• Empress Joséphine
  Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife
• Josephine Baker
  Entertainer, activist, dancer
• Josephine Skriver
  Danish model
• Josephine Hull
  American actress
• Josephine Cochrane
  Inventor of the dishwasher

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Questions about the name Josephine

What does the name Josephine mean?

Josephine means josephine is the feminine form of joseph. it means "god will increase.", and it comes from French, Hebrew origins.

Is Josephine a boy's or a girl's name?

Josephine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Josephine?

In 2025, Josephine ranked #53 for girls, up from #56 the year before.

When was Josephine most popular?

Josephine peaked at #53 in 2025.