Josee is a unique and elegant given name, of French origin, meaning "God shall increase." It is often pronounced as /ʒoˈzɛ/ in French, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name Josee is typically associated with females and is considered to be a unisex variant of Joseph. Despite its masculine root, Josee has gained popularity as a feminine name in recent years. It is often spelled Josée or Josée interchangeably, with the accent being a matter of style rather than correctness. In Canada, particularly in the province of Quebec, Josee is quite popular and ranks among the top 100 female names.
The name Josee has seen varying popularity over the years, with several peaks and valleys in its usage. The highest number of births recorded was in 1994 with 24 occurrences, while the lowest was in several years including 1960, 1962, 1973, and 2022 with only 5 births each. Overall, there have been a total of 577 births named Josee since 1960.