Holding steady.
Popularity of Jozee since 2000
Babies named Jozee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Jozee is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2000. It lacks a historical pedigree, instead emerging as a stylish respelling of the familiar nickname Josie, itself a diminutive of Josephine. The name saw its highest usage in 2013, though it has never broken into the top 1,000, remaining a rare choice. Its trajectory has been relatively stable since its introduction, appealing to parents who prefer a unique, phonetically spelled update to a classic. While no specific states showed a concentration of use, Jozee reflects the broader trend of playful, vowel-ending names for girls in the 2010s.
Jozee is a modern English coinage, likely a creative spelling of the nickname Josie, which is traditionally a diminutive of Josephine (feminine form of Joseph). The name Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'may God add/increase.' Jozee emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend of using -ee endings for girls' names. Its usage peaked modestly in 2013, but it remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Josie
Sibling names for Jozee
Names that share Jozee's style, for a brother or sister.
