girl's name
Josephene
JOH-suh-feen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 278
Josephene is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Josephene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Josephene?
In 2007, Josephene was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Josephene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josephene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josephene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Josephene
- English JOH-suh-feen
Sibling Names for Josephene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josephene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josephene
How popular is the name Josephene?
In 2007, Josephene was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Josephene a girl's or a boy's name?
Josephene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Josephene?
Josephene has 3 syllables.
When was Josephene most popular?
Josephene peaked in 1919, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.