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Josette

Pronunciation
[Jo-sette]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Feminine Form Of Joseph (He Adds)
Origin
French

Josette Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,549 baby girls have been named Josette. The name peaked in 1968 with 504 US births that year (rank #417). In 2024, ranked #2218 nationally — 1,801 places below its 1968 peak.

Top States for Josette

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Josette births are: New York (786), California (764), Texas (332).

Other French-Origin Names Like Josette

If you like Josette's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →

7-Letter Names Starting with J

Names with Josette's exact length and starting letter: Jaantje, Jacalyn, Jacelyn, Jacenta, Jacinda.

Quick Facts About Josette

1,414
French baby names in our dictionary
843
French female names
197
7-letter J-names in our dictionary
525
J-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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