Josephine Mcclean

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Josephine Mcclean — God will add
274K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Josephine Mcclean 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 Mcclean: Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster Andrew McClean, Irish Gaelic footballer Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer Christian McClean (born 1963), English former professional footballer Francis McClean (1876–1955), pioneer aviator Frank McClean (1837–1904), astronomer and pioneer in spectrography James McClean (born 1989), Irish footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion Joe McClean (rugby league) (born 1989), rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s John Gerard McClean (1914–1978), Bishop of Middlesbrough, 1967–78 John Rob. 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: Mcclean

Celtic

Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster Andrew McClean, Irish Gaelic footballer Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer Christian McClean (born 1963), English former professional footballer Francis McClean (1876–1955), pioneer aviator Frank McClean (1837–1904), astronomer and pioneer in spectrography James McClean (born 1989), Irish footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion Joe McClean (rugby league) (born 1989), rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s John Gerard McClean (1914–1978), Bishop of Middlesbrough, 1967–78 John Rob.

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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 Mcclean

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 Mcclean:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Mcclean?
The surname Mcclean originates from Celtic. Adam McClean (born c. 1989), British journalist and broadcaster Andrew McClean, Irish Gaelic footballer Bernie Wright McClean (born 1979), Costa Rican professional footballer Christian McClean (born 1963), English former professional footballer Francis McClean (1876–1955), pioneer aviator Frank McClean (1837–1904), astronomer and pioneer in spectrography James McClean (born 1989), Irish footballer playing for West Bromwich Albion Joe McClean (rugby league) (born 1989), rugby league footballer who has played in the 2010s John Gerard McClean (1914–1978), Bishop of Middlesbrough, 1967–78 John Rob.
What are the origins of the name Josephine Mcclean?
The name Josephine Mcclean combines two different traditions: the first name Josephine has Hebrew roots, while the surname Mcclean originates from Celtic.
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