Josie

At a glance

658 dogs named Josie appear in public records. It is almost always a girl's name (99% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Josie?

#184dog name of 19,856
1 in 520female dogs
658dogs in the records
#356cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 93%Boys 1%Not recorded 6%

99% girls · 1% boys among 619 dogs with a recorded sex

Josie over the years

Falling
07.414.82013: 5.9, 2014: 12.9, 2015: 5.1, 2016: 7.4, 2017: 9.9, 2018: 10.3, 2019: 10.3, 2020: 9.7, 2021: 9.3, 2022: 4.8, 2023: 5.7, 2024: 7.32013201520172019202120232024

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

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Names that sound like Josie

Questions

Is Josie a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (99% female).

How popular is Josie for dogs?

Josie is the #184 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 658 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Josie?

Josie is said in 2 syllables: Jo·sie. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Josie?

Jessie, Jesse and Jazzy sound similar.

What breeds are often named Josie?

Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Josie.

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