girl's name
Marie-Josee
mah-REE-zhoh-ZAY (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 11
- Births on record 9,276
Marie-Josee is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2006 it 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.
- Peaked in France in 1957, when 450 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1930.
- 4 syllables.
Marie-Josee Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 110 |
| 1940s | 1,245 |
| 1950s | 3,805 |
| 1960s | 2,820 |
| 1970s | 750 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Marie-Josee?
In 2006, Marie-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 Marie-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 Marie-Josee Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Marie-Josée | Marie-Josée is a rare spelling of Marie-Josee, written with an acute accent and recorded about 880 times, mostly in France. | 880 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Marie-Josee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marie-Josee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marie-Josee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marie-Josee
- French mah-REE-zhoh-ZAY
Sibling Names for Marie-Josee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marie-Josee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marie-Josee
Is Marie-Josee a girl's or a boy's name?
Marie-Josee is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marie-Josee?
Marie-Josee has 4 syllables.
When was Marie-Josee most popular?
Marie-Josee peaked in 1957, when 450 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.