Girls name · Illinois
Josephine in Illinois
Josephine was the 45th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 160 babies named Josephine that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 16,556 babies Josephine.
Popularity over time
Josephine in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 184 | 20th |
| 1926 | 364 | 40th |
| 1943 | 116 | 109th |
| 1959 | 59 | 260th |
| 1976 | 27 | 406th |
| 1992 | 29 | 413th |
| 2009 | 81 | 166th |
| 2025 | 160 | 45th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 20th in 1910 to 45th in 2025.
The most babies named Josephine in Illinois in a single year was 723, in 1918. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1918.
Across the country, Josephine reached its best rank of 3rd in Nevada (1912). See Josephine in every state →
How popular is Josephine in Illinois?
Josephine was the 45th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 160 babies named Josephine that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 16,556 babies Josephine.
How many babies are named Josephine in Illinois?
In 2025, 160 babies were named Josephine in Illinois. The most babies named Josephine in Illinois in a single year was 723, in 1918.
What is the rank of Josephine in Illinois?
Josephine ranked 45th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1918.
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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