Josephine is a distinctive choice, ranked #267 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Josephine in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#267
US Rank #56
About the Name Josephine
Josephine is holding steady in the rankings at #267. It reached its peak of #168 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Josephine is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #56, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Josephine
Unlikely. With around 180 UK babies named Josephine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Josephine in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Josephine has held a stable position around #267 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #168 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Josephine is more popular in the US (#56) than in the UK (#267). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Josephine include: Josephine Bornebusch — Leyla Jerrie Josephine Bornebusch is a Swedish actress and director.; Josephine Clofullia — Josephine Clofullia was a famous Swiss-born bearded lady who is most famous for being part of P.; Josephine Napwon Cosmas — Josephine Napwon Cosmas is a South Sudanese politician..
Josephine ranks #56 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
180
UK babies named Josephine (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Josephine
Likely around 1 other Josephine in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Josephine
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Josephine Margaret Bakhita, was a Sudanese Catholic religious sister who joined the Canossians after winning her freedom from slavery. She served in Italy for 50 years until her death in 1947.