The nameJosette
Josette is a French pet form of Joséphine. It had its American moment in the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Josette comes from Joséphine, from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Josette reached 417th place in 1968.
Popularity of the name Josette
Josette in the United States
Josette was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 1,435 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Josette. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Josette in the United States were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 85 births a year on average, against 54 in the five years before.
Josette in France
Josette was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 51,945 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Josette. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1946. Half of all babies named Josette in France were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Josette
Names from the same generation as Josette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josette mean?
Josette comes from Joséphine, from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add".
What is the origin of the name Josette?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Josette a girl's or a boy's name?
Josette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Josette?
In 2024, Josette was the 2221st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 85 births.
What are the variants of the name Josette?
Variants and related names of Josette include Joseph, Josèphe and Josephine.
What are good sibling names for Josette?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Francine, Lorraine, Marguerite and Georgette for a sister, Émile, Augustin, Pascal and Frederic for a brother.