Holding steady.
Popularity of Josephene since 1905
Babies named Josephene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Josephene's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Josephene is an uncommon feminine variant of Joseph that first appeared in U.S. records in 1905. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, with its peak year in 1905 seeing fewer than five births. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory over the decades. While its relative Josephine has enjoyed widespread use, Josephene remains a distinctive choice with a classic feel. Unlike many names with clear state-level popularity, Josephene does not have any top states due to its rarity. Parents considering Josephene connect it to the biblical Joseph while offering a less common alternative to Josephine.
Josephene is a feminine variant of Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning "He will add." The spelling with an "-ene" ending emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century as a less common alternative to Josephine, possibly influenced by other feminine names ending in "-ene."
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josie, Jo, Fina
Variants: Josephine, Josefine, Giuseppina
Sibling names for Josephene
Names that share Josephene's style, for a brother or sister.
