Declining since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Josiane since 1947
Babies named Josiane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Josiane is a rare French feminine form of Joseph, ranking 13,208 in the US in 2025 with about 1 in 267,878 girls receiving it. Its peak year was 2021, but since 2022 its trajectory has been falling. First recorded in the US in 1947, Josiane has never been common, though it saw a small uptick in the 2020s. The name is most familiar in French-speaking regions like Quebec and Belgium, but remains virtually unused in top states, appearing nowhere among the most popular names. Its sound is elegant and distinctive, offering a fresh alternative to more common Josephine or Jocelyn.
Josiane is a French feminine form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will add' or 'He will increase.' It was first recorded in France in the late 19th century but gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in Quebec. The name is also used in English-speaking countries, though it remains uncommon.
“Josiane” around the world
Where Josiane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josie, Jo, Sian, Josi
Sibling names for Josiane
Names that share Josiane's style, for a brother or sister.
