Jossie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jossie originates from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means 'God will add'. The name evolved through Latin and Greek as Joseph before becoming popular in English as Jossie. It is characterized by its warm and inviting traits. There is no significant biblical relevance directly tied to the name Jossie, but it is rooted in a biblical name.
The name Jossie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jossie has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jossie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12331st out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1192nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1788th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3980th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9912th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6364th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8824th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11914th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jossie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jossie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɒsi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Jossie is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, which means 'God will add' or 'God increases'. It is often considered a diminutive or pet form of the name Joseph.
Meaning
God will add, God increases
Language Evolution
Yosef (Hebrew), Joseph (Latin/Greek), Jossie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jossie became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, often as a diminutive of Joseph.
Variants & Derivatives
Joseph, Josie, Joss, Jossy
Modern Popularity & Image
Jossie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Jossie Thacker (American singer), Jossie Haines (American actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jossie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jossie"
"Jossie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12331st of 16616 | 17 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1192nd of 9107 | 721 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1788th of 9204 | 381 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3980th of 12526 | 179 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9912th of 19264 | 47 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6364th of 27321 | 196 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8824th of 35406 | 191 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11914th of 30306 | 88 |
Regional Popularity of "Jossie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jossie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
37.40% 885th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
47.98% 1129th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
81.53% 2326th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
65.68% 4149th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jossie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jossie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.