Josephine Burgin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Josephine Burgin — God will add
274K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Josephine Burgin is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Josephine is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Originally a diminutive form of the French name Josèphe, Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing Josèphe, which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo. The surname Burgin: Annie Burgin (1873–1955), American political hostess Diana Lewis Burgin, American author and professor of Russian Elise Burgin (born 1962), American tennis player Elizabeth Burgin, American patriot during the American Revolutionary War Eric Burgin (1924–2012), English cricketer and footballer Graham Burgin (born 1948), Australian rules football player Jakob Bürgin, Swiss footballer Leslie Burgin (1887–1945), British politician Luc Bürgin (1970–2024), Swiss writer, publicist, and journalist Melchior Bürgin (born 1943), Swiss rower Mona Burgin (1903–1985), teacher and active in the Girl Guiding . Josephine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 274K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Josephine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Josephine

Meaning: God will add

Hebrew

Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Originally a diminutive form of the French name Josèphe, Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing Josèphe, which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo.

Surname: Burgin

English

Annie Burgin (1873–1955), American political hostess Diana Lewis Burgin, American author and professor of Russian Elise Burgin (born 1962), American tennis player Elizabeth Burgin, American patriot during the American Revolutionary War Eric Burgin (1924–2012), English cricketer and footballer Graham Burgin (born 1948), Australian rules football player Jakob Bürgin, Swiss footballer Leslie Burgin (1887–1945), British politician Luc Bürgin (1970–2024), Swiss writer, publicist, and journalist Melchior Bürgin (born 1943), Swiss rower Mona Burgin (1903–1985), teacher and active in the Girl Guiding .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Josephine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Josephine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Josephine Burgin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Josephine Burgin:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Josephine?
The first name Josephine originates from Hebrew. Josephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow". Originally a diminutive form of the French name Josèphe, Joséphine became the standard form in the 19th century, replacing Josèphe, which eventually became a very rare name. In 2017, Josephine was the 107th most popular girls' baby name in the US. Diminutive forms of this name include Fifi, Jo, Josie, Joetta and Jojo.
When was Josephine most popular?
The name Josephine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burgin?
The surname Burgin originates from English. Annie Burgin (1873–1955), American political hostess Diana Lewis Burgin, American author and professor of Russian Elise Burgin (born 1962), American tennis player Elizabeth Burgin, American patriot during the American Revolutionary War Eric Burgin (1924–2012), English cricketer and footballer Graham Burgin (born 1948), Australian rules football player Jakob Bürgin, Swiss footballer Leslie Burgin (1887–1945), British politician Luc Bürgin (1970–2024), Swiss writer, publicist, and journalist Melchior Bürgin (born 1943), Swiss rower Mona Burgin (1903–1985), teacher and active in the Girl Guiding .
What are the origins of the name Josephine Burgin?
The name Josephine Burgin combines two different traditions: the first name Josephine has Hebrew roots, while the surname Burgin originates from English.
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