Jozette

Meaning & origin

Jozette first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961, placing it among mid-century coinages that blended traditional roots with fashionable French endings. Its peak year was 1968, after which usage declined steadily but never disappeared entirely. The name has never broken into the top 1,000 nationally, maintaining a low but consistent presence. The trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with fewer than five annual births in most recent years. Jozette's structure echoes other -ette names like Colette and Nanette, and its core meaning ties it to the enduring biblical name Joseph. Though no top states have registered notable concentrations, the name has appeared across the country in small numbers, appealing to parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive feminine name.

Jozette is a feminine diminutive of Joseph, which derives from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning 'He will add' or 'God increases.' The name Joseph appears in the Old Testament as the favored son of Jacob, and in the New Testament as the husband of Mary. Jozette follows the French-influenced -ette suffix popular in the mid-20th century for creating feminine variants.