Unisex nameCurrently #2,327 in the USSteady
Josey
//ˈdʒoʊzi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Josey's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Josey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Josey |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 83 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 71 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 81 |
| 1995 | 107 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 98 |
| 1998 | 109 |
| 1999 | 86 |
| 2000 | 116 |
| 2001 | 94 |
| 2002 | 100 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 106 |
| 2007 | 101 |
| 2008 | 104 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 109 |
| 2011 | 103 |
| 2012 | 121 |
| 2013 | 116 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 106 |
Josey through the decades
- Josey peaked in 2012, when 121 babies were named Josey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Josey has fallen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Josey currently ranks #2,327 in the US and is holding steady.