Josiane is a feminine given name of French origin and means "God will increase". The name Josiane has its roots in the Hebrew language and is derived from the name "Yosef", which means "God will increase". The name Josiane was popular during the mid-20th century in France, but it has become less common in recent years. Despite its decreasing popularity, Josiane remains a unique and distinctively French feminine given name.
Statistics on the given name Josiane show a varied trend over the years in the United States. The name was popular during certain decades but has seen fluctuations in its usage.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Josiane appeared to be quite popular, with eight births recorded in 1947. This popularity seemed to wane over time, as the number of births decreased to five in both 1957 and 1965.
However, there was a resurgence in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with six births in 1970 and nine births in 1971. This trend continued into the mid-1980s, with five births each year between 1977 and 1984, except for a spike to six births in 1984.
After the 1980s, Josiane's popularity seemed to decrease again, with only six births recorded in both 1992 and 2013. However, there was another increase in recent years, with seventy births recorded between 2014 and 2023 combined.
Overall, the total number of births for the name Josiane in the United States over the given period is 137. Despite fluctuations in popularity, Josiane remains a distinctive and unique name choice.