Meaning: Its source is Yosef, a Hebrew name meaning "The Lord's addition (to the family)."

Origin: "Yosef."

Nickname For: Josephine

Nicknames: Jozelle

Compound Forms: Josiann

Alternative Spellings: Josey, Josi, Josy, Josee and Joesee

Variant Forms: Joselle, Josette, Josielina, Josina, Jozee, Joesell, Joesette, Jozie and Josetta

Popularity: The name Josie ranked 299th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 543rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.