Josephine: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: The name Josephine appears in various books, movies, and TV shows, such as Jo March (short for Josephine) in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and Josephine Anwhistle from A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Josephine Overview

Meaning

Jehovah increases, God will increase

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Yosef,” meaning “God will add.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒoʊsəfiːn/

Popularity

Josephine is a well-loved name worldwide, especially in Europe and North America. Ranked 70th most popular name in USA in 2022.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Elegant, strong, and intelligent

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name is associated with St. Josephine Bakhita, a canonized saint in the Catholic Church.

Name Day

March 19th

Josephine Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Josefina, Josepha, Josée, Joséphine, Giuseppina, Josefa

Common Nicknames

Jo, Josie, Fifi, Posy, Effie, Seph, Joss

Diminutives

Joey, Fina, Josi, Pepita, Josie, Josy, Jozie

Famous People

Josephine Baker
(American-born French Entertainer)
Josephine Tey
(Scottish Author)
Josephine Hull
(American Actress)
Josephine Langford
(Australian Actress)
Josephine Skriver
(Danish Model)
Josephine de Beauharnais
(French Empress)
Josephine Bakhita
(Sudanese-born Italian Saint)
Josephine Barstow
(British Soprano)
Josephine Chaplin
(American Actress)
Josephine Hart
(Irish Author)
Josephine Foster
(American Musician)
Josephine Miles
(American Poet)
Josephine Wall
(British Artist)
Josephine Chukwunonye
(Nigerian Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Josephine March
("Little Women," Book)
Josephine Anwhistle
("A Series of Unfortunate Events," Book Series)
Josephine LaRue
("The Addams Family," Film Series)
Josephine 'Jo' Polniaczek
("The Facts of Life," TV Series)
Josephine
("Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story," TV Miniseries)

Places

Josephine County
(Oregon, USA)
Josephine City
(Texas, USA)
Josephine Falls
(Queensland, Australia)
Josephine Lake
(Montana, USA)
Josephine Bay
(Antarctica)

What Is the Meaning of Josephine?

The meaning of Josephine is “Jehovah increases” or “God will increase.” This name conveys a sense of growth, blessing, and divine favor, reflecting the idea of abundance and prosperity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Josephine?

Josephine is of French origin. It is the feminine form of Joseph, which comes from the Hebrew name Yosef. Josephine has been widely adopted in many cultures, especially in English and French-speaking countries.

Josephine Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Josephine in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#722021	#702022	#642023
Top 3 Rankings	#211916	#211917	#221915

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Josephine

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	64 (+6 from 2022)	3347 (+90 from 2022)	0.19134
2022	70 (+2 from 2021)	3257 (-130 from 2021)	0.18164
2021	72 (+15 from 2020)	3387 (+331 from 2020)	0.18905
2020	87 (+2 from 2019)	3056 (-63 from 2019)	0.17288
2019	89 (+2 from 2018)	3119 (+71 from 2018)	0.16998
2018	91 (+16 from 2017)	3048 (+226 from 2017)	0.16390
2017	107 (+7 from 2016)	2822 (+25 from 2016)	0.14938
2016	114 (+17 from 2015)	2797 (+293 from 2015)	0.14448
2015	131 (+16 from 2014)	2504 (+218 from 2014)	0.12835
2014	147 (+13 from 2013)	2286 (+274 from 2013)	0.11685
2013	160 No change from 2012	2012 (+57 from 2012)	0.10437
2012	160 (+21 from 2011)	1955 (+225 from 2011)	0.10080
2011	181 (+4 from 2010)	1730 (+53 from 2010)	0.08928
2010	185 (+16 from 2009)	1677 (+50 from 2009)	0.08553
2009	201 (+7 from 2008)	1627 (-7 from 2008)	0.08034
2008	208 (+15 from 2007)	1634 (+72 from 2007)	0.07845
2007	223 (-2 from 2006)	1562 (+14 from 2006)	0.07380
2006	221 (+8 from 2005)	1548 (+58 from 2005)	0.07405
2005	229 (+13 from 2004)	1490 (+153 from 2004)	0.07341
2004	242 (+16 from 2003)	1337 (+80 from 2003)	0.06626
2003	258 (+6 from 2002)	1257 (+59 from 2002)	0.06265
2002	264 (+11 from 2001)	1198 (+45 from 2001)	0.06066
2001	275 (+12 from 2000)	1153 (+37 from 2000)	0.05820
2000	287 (+25 from 1999)	1116 (+127 from 1999)	0.05592
1999	312 (+35 from 1998)	989 (+149 from 1998)	0.05080
1998	347 (+6 from 1997)	840 (+56 from 1997)	0.04333
1997	353 (+18 from 1996)	784 (+59 from 1996)	0.04106
1996	371 (+4 from 1995)	725 (+25 from 1995)	0.03781
1995	375 (+15 from 1994)	700 (+52 from 1994)	0.03643
1994	390 (+28 from 1993)	648 (+52 from 1993)	0.03324
1993	418 (+9 from 1992)	596 (+5 from 1992)	0.03023
1992	427 (-6 from 1991)	591 (-16 from 1991)	0.02948
1991	421 (+14 from 1990)	607 (+28 from 1990)	0.02985
1990	435 (+24 from 1989)	579 (+52 from 1989)	0.02818
1989	459 (-9 from 1988)	527 (+24 from 1988)	0.02645
1988	450 (+48 from 1987)	503 (+68 from 1987)	0.02616
1987	498 (-28 from 1986)	435 (-21 from 1986)	0.02321
1986	470 (+15 from 1985)	456 (+33 from 1985)	0.02471
1985	485 (-14 from 1984)	423 (-14 from 1984)	0.02291
1984	471 (-33 from 1983)	437 (-43 from 1983)	0.02423
1983	438 (+2 from 1982)	480 (-11 from 1982)	0.02682
1982	440 (+11 from 1981)	491 (+15 from 1981)	0.02706
1981	451 (-21 from 1980)	476 (-26 from 1980)	0.02661
1980	430 (+32 from 1979)	502 (+65 from 1979)	0.02819
1979	462 (-24 from 1978)	437 (-20 from 1978)	0.02536
1978	438 (+13 from 1977)	457 (+15 from 1977)	0.02780
1977	451 (-2 from 1976)	442 (+11 from 1976)	0.02687
1976	449 (-16 from 1975)	431 (-25 from 1975)	0.02742
1975	433 (-44 from 1974)	456 (-80 from 1974)	0.02921
1974	389 (-6 from 1973)	536 (+1 from 1973)	0.03422
1973	383 (-11 from 1972)	535 (-45 from 1972)	0.03442
1972	372 (+10 from 1971)	580 (-23 from 1971)	0.03597
1971	382 (-19 from 1970)	603 (-74 from 1970)	0.03441
1970	363 (-25 from 1969)	677 (-22 from 1969)	0.03696
1969	338 (-6 from 1968)	699 (+6 from 1968)	0.03965
1968	332 (-13 from 1967)	693 (-51 from 1967)	0.04053
1967	319 (-13 from 1966)	744 (-94 from 1966)	0.04334
1966	306 (+3 from 1965)	838 (-26 from 1965)	0.04773
1965	309 (-12 from 1964)	864 (-97 from 1964)	0.04728
1964	297 (-16 from 1963)	961 (-92 from 1963)	0.04910
1963	281 (-12 from 1962)	1053 (-51 from 1962)	0.05297
1962	269 (-11 from 1961)	1104 (-100 from 1961)	0.05447
1961	258 (+5 from 1960)	1204 (+47 from 1960)	0.05796
1960	263 (-6 from 1959)	1157 (-19 from 1959)	0.05563
1959	257 (-18 from 1958)	1176 (-99 from 1958)	0.05658
1958	239 (-18 from 1957)	1275 (-167 from 1957)	0.06172
1957	221 (-11 from 1956)	1442 (-43 from 1956)	0.06873
1956	210 (-11 from 1955)	1485 (-110 from 1955)	0.07210
1955	199 (-13 from 1954)	1595 (-124 from 1954)	0.07956
1954	186 (-14 from 1953)	1719 (-80 from 1953)	0.08635
1953	172 (-3 from 1952)	1799 (-63 from 1952)	0.09324
1952	169 (-12 from 1951)	1862 (-104 from 1951)	0.09790
1951	157 (-11 from 1950)	1966 (-127 from 1950)	0.10643
1950	146 (-3 from 1949)	2093 (-70 from 1949)	0.11902
1949	143 (-9 from 1948)	2163 (-67 from 1948)	0.12321
1948	134 (-1 from 1947)	2230 (-120 from 1947)	0.12796
1947	133 (-6 from 1946)	2350 (+121 from 1946)	0.12927
1946	127 (-7 from 1945)	2229 (+83 from 1945)	0.13820
1945	120 (-5 from 1944)	2146 (-178 from 1944)	0.15942
1944	115 (-7 from 1943)	2324 (-340 from 1943)	0.17007
1943	108 (-8 from 1942)	2664 (-84 from 1942)	0.18559
1942	100 (-8 from 1941)	2748 (+22 from 1941)	0.19763
1941	92 (-3 from 1940)	2726 (-18 from 1940)	0.21878
1940	89 (-5 from 1939)	2744 (-93 from 1939)	0.23228
1939	84 (-1 from 1938)	2837 (-141 from 1938)	0.25016
1938	83 (-1 from 1937)	2978 (+36 from 1937)	0.26090
1937	82 (-5 from 1936)	2942 (-199 from 1936)	0.26701
1936	77 (-2 from 1935)	3141 (-121 from 1935)	0.29149
1935	75 (-15 from 1934)	3262 (-480 from 1934)	0.30016
1934	60 (+2 from 1933)	3742 (+172 from 1933)	0.34573
1933	62 (-5 from 1932)	3570 (-524 from 1932)	0.34129
1932	57 (-6 from 1931)	4094 (-403 from 1931)	0.37006
1931	51 (-2 from 1930)	4497 (-491 from 1930)	0.40744
1930	49 (-4 from 1929)	4988 (-310 from 1929)	0.42762
1929	45 (-3 from 1928)	5298 (-373 from 1928)	0.45769
1928	42 (-3 from 1927)	5671 (-437 from 1927)	0.47435
1927	39 (-2 from 1926)	6108 (-302 from 1926)	0.49400
1926	37 (-1 from 1925)	6410 (-400 from 1925)	0.52106
1925	36 (-2 from 1924)	6810 (-464 from 1924)	0.53916
1924	34 (-4 from 1923)	7274 (-286 from 1923)	0.56141
1923	30 (-3 from 1922)	7560 (-304 from 1922)	0.60361
1922	27 (+1 from 1921)	7864 (-271 from 1921)	0.63034
1921	28 No change from 1920	8135 (+42 from 1920)	0.63569
1920	28 (-2 from 1919)	8093 (-11 from 1919)	0.65055
1919	26 (-2 from 1918)	8104 (-578 from 1918)	0.68992
1918	24 (-3 from 1917)	8682 (+356 from 1917)	0.72208
1917	21 No change from 1916	8326 (+199 from 1916)	0.74095
1916	21 (+1 from 1915)	8127 (+521 from 1915)	0.74854
1915	22 (+1 from 1914)	7606 (+1710 from 1914)	0.74287
1914	23 (+1 from 1913)	5896 (+1074 from 1913)	0.74012
1913	24 (+4 from 1912)	4822 (+842 from 1912)	0.73628
1912	28 (+1 from 1911)	3980 (+969 from 1911)	0.67835
1911	29 (+1 from 1910)	3011 (+210 from 1910)	0.68150
1910	30 (+1 from 1909)	2801 (+385 from 1909)	0.66766
1909	31 (-3 from 1908)	2416 (+27 from 1908)	0.65635
1908	28 (+5 from 1907)	2389 (+233 from 1907)	0.67385
1907	33 (+5 from 1906)	2156 (+256 from 1906)	0.63894
1906	38 (-1 from 1905)	1900 (+6 from 1905)	0.60619
1905	37 (+3 from 1904)	1894 (+193 from 1904)	0.61124
1904	40 No change from 1903	1701 (+114 from 1903)	0.58167
1903	40 (+2 from 1902)	1587 (+22 from 1902)	0.57046
1902	42 (+1 from 1901)	1565 (+131 from 1901)	0.55827
1901	43 (+4 from 1900)	1434 (-309 from 1900)	0.56406
1900	47 (-3 from 1899)	1743 (+355 from 1899)	0.54857
1899	44 (+2 from 1898)	1388 (-37 from 1898)	0.56083
1898	46 (+1 from 1897)	1425 (+158 from 1897)	0.51980
1897	47 (+3 from 1896)	1267 (+11 from 1896)	0.51032
1896	50 (-3 from 1895)	1256 (-78 from 1895)	0.49843
1895	47 (+1 from 1894)	1334 (+78 from 1894)	0.53985
1894	48 (+2 from 1893)	1256 (+78 from 1893)	0.53227
1893	50 (-1 from 1892)	1178 (-32 from 1892)	0.52302
1892	49 No change from 1891	1210 (+179 from 1891)	0.53799
1891	49 No change from 1890	1031 (-87 from 1890)	0.52451
1890	49 No change from 1889	1118 (+71 from 1889)	0.55439
1889	49 No change from 1888	1047 (+46 from 1888)	0.55333
1888	49 (+1 from 1887)	1001 (+186 from 1887)	0.52839
1887	50 (-3 from 1886)	815 (-29 from 1886)	0.52438
1886	47 No change from 1885	844 (+61 from 1885)	0.54900
1885	47 (-2 from 1884)	783 (-17 from 1884)	0.55161
1884	45 (+1 from 1883)	800 (+103 from 1883)	0.58146
1883	46 (+3 from 1882)	697 (+59 from 1882)	0.58054
1882	49 (-1 from 1881)	638 (+75 from 1881)	0.55145
1881	48 (+2 from 1880)	563 (+19 from 1880)	0.56952
1880	50 First SSA data recorded	544 First SSA data recorded	0.55735

American States Popularity Rankings for Josephine

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

#832021

#742022

#832023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#492021

#542022

#402023

California (CA)

#1122021

#1292022

#1082023

Illinois (IL)

#712021

#582022

#542023

Texas (TX)

#1312021

#1412022

#1272023

New Jersey (NJ)

#952021

#832022

#842023

Ohio (OH)

#422021

#462022

#372023

Massachusetts (MA)

#392021

#442022

#502023

Michigan (MI)

#412021

#492022

#332023

North Carolina (NC)

#932021

#872022

#772023

Virginia (VA)

#432021

#582022

#492023

Georgia (GA)

#1292021

#1122022

#1022023

Connecticut (CT)

#572021

#722022

#542023

Missouri (MO)

#372021

#262022

#282023

Louisiana (LA)

#822021

#1082022

#862023

Wisconsin (WI)

#462021

#432022

#392023

Florida (FL)

#1262021

#1442022

#1452023

Indiana (IN)

#492021

#682022

#472023

Alabama (AL)

#1992021

#1132022

#2042023

Minnesota (MN)

#432021

#212022

#362023

Colorado (CO)

#372021

#302022

#272023

Mississippi (MS)

#1792021

#2062022

#1902023

South Carolina (SC)

#1132021

#1092022

#1722023

Maryland (MD)

#502021

#712022

#552023

Tennessee (TN)

#872021

#972022

#782023

Kentucky (KY)

#1022021

#1322022

#672023

Arizona (AZ)

#1322021

#1512022

#1372023

Washington (WA)

#642021

#652022

#442023

New Mexico (NM)

#1852021

#1442022

#1642023

West Virginia (WV)

#1112021

#832022

#1052023

Kansas (KS)

#422021

#422022

#262023

Iowa (IA)

#342021

#1172022

#952023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1092021

#842022

#1272023

Arkansas (AR)

#1762021

#1272022

#1052023

Nebraska (NE)

#762021

#532022

#442023

Oregon (OR)

#352021

#562022

#472023

Rhode Island (RI)

#1022021

#512022

#722023

Hawaii (HI)

#1522021

#1582022

#1602023

District of Columbia (DC)

#282021

#492022

#292023

Montana (MT)

#682021

#512022

#702023

Utah (UT)

#1272021

#1142022

#2522023

Maine (ME)

#272021

#322022

#382023

North Dakota (ND)

#712021

#1132022

#302023

South Dakota (SD)

#512021

#632022

#942023

Idaho (ID)

#1392021

#1042022

#562023

New Hampshire (NH)

#602021

#512022

#222023

Delaware (DE)

#1042021

#342022

#422023

Nevada (NV)

#1942021

#922022

#1322023

Vermont (VT)

#122020

#312021

#572022

Wyoming (WY)

#352020

#542021

#232022

Alaska (AK)

#422021

#1312022

#392023

Popularity Rankings for Josephine in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#202001

#262002

#222009

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#662021

#652022

#692023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#822021

#1072022

#1042023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#1002013

#972016

Popularity in Austria

Austria

#1102020

#1212021

#972022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#2332020

#1782021

#1692022

Popularity in France

France

#1712007

#1862008

#1702009

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#3852021

#2332022

#2742023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#3192020

#2452021

#2872022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#2692019

#2672020

#2722021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#4272021

#2672022

#3412023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#3042021

#4702022

#3952023

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#4002017

#6032019

#3342021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#4392014

#3532016

#3552017

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#6681998

#3642014

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#6612021

#5022022

#4452023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#5012022

#6982023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Josephine a Name for Boys or Girls?

Josephine is primarily used for girls. It is recognized as a distinctly feminine name and has been popular for many centuries in various cultures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Josephine

Josefina
Josepha
Josée
Joséphine
Giuseppina
Josefa

Jo
Josie
Fifi
Posy
Effie
Seph
Joss

Joey
Fina
Josi
Pepita
Josie
Josy
Jozie

Mae
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: FrenchClaire
Meaning: Purple, flower
Origin: LatinViolet
Meaning: Healthy, wide
Origin: FrenchEloise
Beatrice
Louise
Frances
Meaning: Hazelnut tree
Origin: Old EnglishHazel
Florence

Josephine in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

osephine Baker (Entertainer, 1906–1975): An American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist renowned for her performances in Paris.
Josephine Tey (Author, 1896–1952): A Scottish author best known for her mystery novels featuring Inspector Alan Grant.
Josephine Hull (Actress, 1877–1957): An American actress who won an Academy Award for her role in "Harvey."
Josephine Langford (Actress, born 1997): An Australian actress known for her role in the "After" film series.
Josephine Skriver (Model, born 1993): A Danish model recognized for her work with Victoria's Secret.
Josephine de Beauharnais (Empress, 1763–1814): The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and the first Empress of the French.
Josephine Bakhita (Saint, 1869–1947): A Sudanese-born Roman Catholic saint known for her life as a religious sister in Italy.
Josephine Barstow (Soprano, born 1940): A British opera singer renowned for her performances in leading roles in major opera houses.
Josephine Chaplin (Actress, born 1949): An American actress and daughter of Charlie Chaplin, known for her roles in European films.
Josephine Hart (Author, 1942–2011): An Irish author best known for her novel "Damage."
Josephine Foster (Musician, born 1974): An American singer-songwriter known for her eclectic style and folk-inspired music.
Josephine Miles (Poet, 1911–1985): An American poet and academic who was the first woman to be tenured in the English Department at UC Berkeley.
Josephine Wall (Artist, born 1947): A British fantasy artist known for her detailed and imaginative paintings.
Josephine Chukwunonye (Footballer, born 1992): A Nigerian footballer who has played for the Nigerian national team.

Josephine March ("Little Women," 1868 Book): The spirited and independent second oldest sister in Louisa May Alcott's novel, often referred to as "Jo."
Josephine Anwhistle ("A Series of Unfortunate Events," 1999 Book Series): The grammatically-obsessed aunt of the Baudelaire children in Lemony Snicket's series.
Josephine LaRue ("The Addams Family," 1991 Film Series): Also known as Granny Frump, she is the eccentric and witchy grandmother of the Addams family.
Josephine 'Jo' Polniaczek ("The Facts of Life," 1979 TV Series): A tough and tomboyish character who attends Eastland Academy in this classic sitcom.
Josephine ("Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story," 1987 TV Miniseries): The character depicting the life and romance of Josephine de Beauharnais with Napoleon Bonaparte.
Josephine ("Josephine," 2016 Film): A French romantic comedy about a woman navigating love and life.
Josephine ("His Girl Friday," 1940 Film): Also known as Hildy Johnson, a quick-witted reporter and ex-wife of the editor in this classic screwball comedy.
Josephine Potter ("Dawson's Creek," 1998 TV Series): Also known as Joey, she is a central character navigating life and relationships in a small town.

Josephine County (Oregon, USA): A county in the state of Oregon known for its lush forests and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Josephine City (Texas, USA): A small city in Collin and Hunt counties known for its tight-knit community.
Josephine Falls (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque waterfall located in Wooroonooran National Park, popular for swimming and hiking.
Josephine Lake (Montana, USA): A scenic lake in Glacier National Park, known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning mountain views.
Josephine Bay (Antarctica): A bay located on the eastern side of Adelaide Island, often visited by research expeditions.

Josie
Josette
Jocelyn
Josefa
Josalyn

Jody
Josiane
Josette
Josefa
Fina

Sibling Names for Josephine

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Cordelia
Beatrice
Florence
Matilda
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Meaning: The other Aenor, light, sun ray, shining light
Origin: Old French, GreekEleanor
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Meaning: Healthy, wide
Origin: FrenchEloise
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Evangeline
Meaning: Noble
Origin: GermanAlice
Louisa

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Josephine Name Meaning

Josephine Overview

Josephine Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Josephine?

What Is the Origin of The Name Josephine?

Josephine Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Josephine in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Josephine

New York (NY)

Pennsylvania (PA)

California (CA)

Illinois (IL)

Texas (TX)

New Jersey (NJ)

Ohio (OH)

Massachusetts (MA)

Michigan (MI)

North Carolina (NC)

Virginia (VA)

Georgia (GA)

Connecticut (CT)

Missouri (MO)

Louisiana (LA)

Wisconsin (WI)

Florida (FL)

Indiana (IN)

Alabama (AL)

Minnesota (MN)

Colorado (CO)

Mississippi (MS)

South Carolina (SC)

Maryland (MD)

Tennessee (TN)

Kentucky (KY)

Arizona (AZ)

Washington (WA)

New Mexico (NM)

West Virginia (WV)

Kansas (KS)

Iowa (IA)

Oklahoma (OK)

Arkansas (AR)

Nebraska (NE)

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