Why Josie Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Josie” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Josie” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Eisoj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Jesoi.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Josie

The true meaning of ‘Josie’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Josie is a name that connotes you are ahead of your time. Your intelligence and brightness will enable you to achieve great things in your lifetime. A master builder! Respected by many and considered an authority on many subjects. A downside to your personality is stubbornness.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Josie, they perceive you as someone who is pleasing, stylish, diplomatic, gentle, and graceful. People want to get close to you because you project a comfortable and unthreatening posture. Others may find you charming with certain sex appeal. You may seem quiet, shy, or reserved, but all they have to do is ask, and you’ll participate.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.

Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Sapphire

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar

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Is The Name Josie Popular?

“Josie” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Nevada as reported in the 2003 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only seven babies in Nevada have the same name as you in 2003. A total of 1,027 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2023 with a total of 2,504 babies. That’s a lot of baby Josies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Josie” was recorded 69,939 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Josies to occupy the country of Cayman Islands with an estimated population of 69,310.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 141 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Josie became a popular girl’s name in the state of New Mexico in the year 1930. It ranked #26 with 35 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2023 in the state of Ohio with 135 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New Mexico for 34 years from 1910 to 1947 (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Josie” was recorded 51,154 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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