Josephine

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At a glance

Josephine is the #1231 dog name in our records. About 1 in 3,977 female dogs is called Josephine, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Josephine?

#1,231dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,977female dogs
83dogs in the records
#645cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 96%Boys 0%Not recorded 4%

100% girls · 0% boys among 80 dogs with a recorded sex

Josephine over the years

Rising
02.44.92013: 0.0, 2014: 0.7, 2015: 0.7, 2016: 3.0, 2017: 4.2, 2018: 1.2, 2019: 0.4, 2020: 0.4, 2021: 0.7, 2022: 0.0, 2023: 1.9, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Josephine per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Josephine

JosefinaJosephinaJosephus

Questions

Is Josephine a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (100% female).

How popular is Josephine for dogs?

Josephine is the #1,231 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 83 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Josephine?

Josephine is said in 3 syllables: Jo·se·phine. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Josephine?

Josefina, Josephina and Josephus sound similar.

What breeds are often named Josephine?

Poodles, Chihuahuas and Pugs are the breeds most often called Josephine.

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