How Many People Are Named Josette?

Complete statistics for the name Josette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Josette
Very Rare
French

Josette means 'little Joan' and is very rare, with only 1 in 55,886 Americans having this name. There are around 5,905 people named Josette living in the US today, and the name saw its peak popularity in 1968.

~5,905
Living in US
1 in 55,886
Americans
1968
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little Joan
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Charming Gracious Elegant
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Josette might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,013
Worldwide Bearers
#7,024
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,335
🇨🇦 Canada
1,275
🇲🇹 Malta
1,273
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
556
🇧🇷 Brazil
385
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
321
🇲🇦 Morocco
273
🇩🇪 Germany
187
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
148
🇯🇲 Jamaica
148

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,905 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
1,602
Would be under 30 (24%)
3,453
Would be 30–60 (53%)
1,494
Would be over 60 (23%)

All 6,549 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1968

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
51
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Josette Through the Generations

Josette, a name that's been around for generations, has seen a resurgence in recent years. With 5,905 living bearers in the US, it's a name that's held steady through the decades. Born in 1968, the peak year for Josette, there were 504 births that year, making it a significant milestone in the name's history. Today, the average age of someone named Josette is 47, with 24% under 30, 53% aged 30-60, and 23% over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 794
California 764
Texas 339
Pennsylvania 267
Ohio 200
Illinois 185
New Jersey 128
Michigan 126
Florida 108
Louisiana 102

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Josette's French roots

📄 About the Name Josette

How Many People Have the Name Josette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,905 people in the United States currently share the name Josette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,886 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Josette a Common or Rare Name?

Josette is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Josette Mean?

Josette means "little Joan" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Josette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Josette Most Popular?

The name Josette reached peak popularity in 1968, with 504 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Josette?

Approximately 5,905 people named Josette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,549. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,886 Americans.

Is Josette a rare name?

Josette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,886 Americans has this name.

What does the name Josette mean?

Josette means "little Joan" and comes from French origins.

Is Josette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Josette are male and 100% are female.

When was Josette most popular?

Josette peaked in 1968 with 504 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,905
All-Time Births6,549
1 in X1 in 55,886
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1968
World Rank#7,024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.