Girls name · California
Josephine in California
Josephine was the 98th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 295 babies named Josephine that year. Since 1910, California families have named 18,498 babies Josephine.
Popularity over time
Josephine in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 66 | 17th |
| 1926 | 263 | 26th |
| 1943 | 143 | 118th |
| 1959 | 125 | 240th |
| 1976 | 63 | 393rd |
| 1992 | 119 | 380th |
| 2009 | 166 | 275th |
| 2025 | 295 | 98th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 17th in 1910 to 98th in 2025.
The most babies named Josephine in California in a single year was 306, in 2016. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1915.
Across the country, Josephine reached its best rank of 3rd in Nevada (1912). See Josephine in every state →
How popular is Josephine in California?
Josephine was the 98th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 295 babies named Josephine that year. Since 1910, California families have named 18,498 babies Josephine.
How many babies are named Josephine in California?
In 2025, 295 babies were named Josephine in California. The most babies named Josephine in California in a single year was 306, in 2016.
What is the rank of Josephine in California?
Josephine ranked 98th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1915.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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