Girls name · West Virginia
Josephine in West Virginia
In 2025, 17 babies born in West Virginia were named Josephine, making it the #88 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 2,731.
Popularity over time
Josephine in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 38 | #38 |
| 1920 | 107 | #38 |
| 1930 | 78 | #54 |
| 1940 | 32 | #124 |
| 1949 | 24 | #168 |
| 1959 | 6 | #371 |
| 2015 | 11 | #161 |
| 2025 | 17 | #88 |
Josephine had its most births in West Virginia in 1921, when 122 babies were given the name. Josephine's highest rank in West Virginia was #34, set in 1914.
Rank swung between #34 (1914) and #408 (1955) in West Virginia, from #38 in 1910 to #88 in 2025.
Nationally, Josephine's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #3 in 1912. See Josephine in every state →
How popular is Josephine in West Virginia?
In 2025, 17 babies born in West Virginia were named Josephine, making it the #88 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 2,731.
How many babies are named Josephine in West Virginia?
In 2025, 17 babies born in West Virginia were named Josephine.
What is the rank of Josephine in West Virginia?
Josephine's 2025 rank among girls names in West Virginia was #88.
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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