girl's name
Josephe
zhoh-ZEF (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 4,107
Josephe is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 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 1927, when 110 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Josephe Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 560 |
| 1910s | 715 |
| 1920s | 945 |
| 1930s | 750 |
| 1940s | 510 |
| 1950s | 375 |
| 1960s | 190 |
| 1970s | 30 |
How Popular Is Josephe?
In 1977, Josephe 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 Josephe 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 Josephe Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Josèphe | Josèphe is a rare spelling of Josephe, written with a grave accent and recorded about 90 times, mostly in France. | 90 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Josephe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josephe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josephe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josephe
- French zhoh-ZEF
Sibling Names for Josephe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josephe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josephe
How popular is the name Josephe?
In 1977, Josephe 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 Josephe a girl's or a boy's name?
Josephe is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josephe?
Josephe has 2 syllables.
When was Josephe most popular?
Josephe peaked in 1927, when 110 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.