How Many People Are Named Josey?
Complete statistics for the name Josey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Josey is a very rare female name, with only 4,058 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 81,329 Americans. The majority of those named Josey are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes harmony, balance, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 4,160 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Josey Through the Generations
Josey reached its peak popularity in 2012 with 121 births, but overall, it's a stable name with a modern twist. As of now, 2,904 people named Josey are under 30, while 1,185 are between 30 and 60, and 71 are over 60, indicating a younger demographic. This distribution suggests that Josey is favored among newer generations, maintaining its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Josey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Josey
How Many People Have the Name Josey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,953 people in the United States currently share the name Josey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,848 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Josey a Common or Rare Name?
Josey is classified as 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 Josey Mean?
Josey means "creative variant of Jose" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Josey in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.
When Was Josey Most Popular?
The name Josey reached peak popularity in 2012, with 121 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Josey?
Approximately 3,953 people named Josey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,953. That works out to roughly 1 in 83,848 Americans.
Is Josey a rare name?
Josey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,848 Americans has this name.
What does the name Josey mean?
Josey means "creative variant of Jose" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Josey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Josey are male and 76% are female.
When was Josey most popular?
Josey peaked in 2012 with 121 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.