Josette

Josette is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 85 girls in the United States.

Josette at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Josette

Josette belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Josette first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #417 in 1968, and in 2024 85 babies received the name — 6,549 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Josette in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#417 in 1968
Peak year
1968
Babies named Josette in 2024
85
Total since 1880
6,549

Josette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3126 in 1996
Babies named Josette in 2021
3
Total since 1996
25

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Josette mean?

The meaning of Josette is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Josette a boy or girl name?

Josette is a girl name. In 2024, 85 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Josette?

Josette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Josette?

Josette first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #417 in 1968, and 85 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].