boy's name
Josephin
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Letters 8
- Births on record 95
Josephin is a boy's name. In 1989 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.
- Josephin is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
Josephin Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 60 |
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 10 |
How Popular Is Josephin?
In 1921, Josephin was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #782 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Josephin 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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Josephin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Josephin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Josephin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Josephin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Josephin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Josephin
How popular is the name Josephin?
In 1921, Josephin was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #782 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Josephin a girl's or a boy's name?
Josephin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Josephin most popular?
Josephin peaked in 1901, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.