girl's name
Josee
zhoh-ZAY (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 4,932
Josee is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1954, when 125 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Josee Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 100 |
| 1930s | 410 |
| 1940s | 710 |
| 1950s | 1,080 |
| 1960s | 620 |
| 1970s | 190 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Josee?
In 2008, Josee was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Josee Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Josee Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Josée | Josée is a rare spelling of Josee, written with an acute accent and recorded about 300 times, mostly in France. | 300 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Josee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josee
- French zhoh-ZAY
Sibling Names for Josee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josee
How popular is the name Josee?
In 2008, Josee was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Josee a girl's or a boy's name?
Josee is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josee?
Josee has 2 syllables.
When was Josee most popular?
Josee peaked in 1954, when 125 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.