Jossie
Every Jossie since 1880 — 2,051 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jossie
Jossie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,982 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,051 American babies have been named Jossie. Its peak came in 1926, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jossie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jossie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,982 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,661 | — | — |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,331 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,658 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,059 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,779 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,301 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,272 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,669 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,510 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,420 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,755 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,010 | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,481 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,919 | — | — |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,720 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,243 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,572 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,769 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,595 | — | — |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,912 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,845 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,781 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,842 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,547 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,632 | 6 | #7,608 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,216 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,038 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,557 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,991 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,212 | — | — |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,832 | — | — |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,103 | — | — |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,155 | — | — |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,741 | — | — |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,635 | — | — |
| 1925 | 37 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,162 | — | — |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,545 | — | — |
| 1910 | 26 | #851 | — | — |
| 1905 | 21 | #812 | — | — |
| 1900 | 15 | #996 | — | — |
| 1895 | 13 | #914 | — | — |
| 1890 | 16 | #679 | — | — |
| 1885 | 9 | #773 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #706 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jossie in 2025?
Jossie ranked #13,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jossie?
2,051 babies have been named Jossie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jossie most popular?
Jossie peaked in 1926, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Jossie a boy or girl name?
Jossie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jossie rising or falling?
Jossie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.