Josefina
“God will add”
Spanish origin · Unisex name
#1340US 2023
860Births / yr
→Stable
13.5kAll-time births
📅 Since 188700.02% of births at peak
How to pronounce Josefina
joh·zuf·EE·nuh
/dʒoʊ.zəf.ˈiː.nə/ · stress on EE · 4 syllables
“God will add”
Spanish origin · Unisex name
What does Josefina mean and where does it come from?
Josefina is the Spanish and Italian form of the name Josephine, deriving from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוסף), meaning 'God will add'. This name has been popular across Spanish-speaking countries and in other cultures. Notable people include Josefina Hernández, a well-regarded Mexican artist. The name
Cultural significance
Josefina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god will add.
Peak popularity
Reached #469 in 1930 — currently #1340 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Josefina?
Josefina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Josefina Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Josefina Rose
Floral · soft ending
Josefina Mae
Sweet · timeless
Josefina Claire
French influence · crisp
Josefina Jane
Literary · strong
Josefina Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Josefina right now?
Holding steady — currently #1340 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Josefina
Josefina has been a beloved American name for over 137 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1887. A total of 13,493 babies have received this name. Once ranked #1001 in 1890, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1340 in 2023. Josefina is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Josefina in 1930:
Josefina by decade
Josefina peaked in the 1930s. See all 1930s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | |
| 1890s | 66 | |
| 1900s | 174 | |
| 1910s | 612 | |
| 1920s ★ | 1,670 | |
| 1930s | 1,247 | |
| 1940s | 1,192 | |
| 1950s | 1,402 | |
| 1960s | 1,269 | |
| 1970s | 1,375 | |
| 1980s | 1,374 | |
| 1990s | 1,245 | |
| 2000s | 998 | |
| 2010s | 784 | |
| 2020s | 71 |
What are good nicknames for Josefina?
CROATIAN
FinkaIna
ENGLISH
JoJoettaJoeyJojoJoleenJoleneJosiePosiePosy
FINNISH
Iina
FRENCH
FifiJosetteJosiane
Famous people named Josefina
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Josefina (Spanish conquistador or explorer)
Josefina bore this name during the Age of Exploration, spreading it across the Americas.
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Josefina (Spanish saint)
Josefina helped establish this name across the Spanish-speaking Catholic world.
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Josefina (Spanish royal)
Josefina held this name in the Spanish Crown, giving it aristocratic resonance across the Hispanic world.
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Josefina (Spanish conquistador or explorer)
Josefina bore this name during the Age of Exploration, spreading it across the Americas.
What names sound and feel like Josefina?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Josefina also consider these
How is Josefina written in other languages?
Gender variants of Josefina
Yousef ARABICYoussef ARABICYusef ARABICYusuf ARABICHovsep ARMENIANYusif AZERBAIJANIJoseba BASQUEIoseph BIBLICAL GREEKIoses BIBLICAL GREEKYosef BIBLICAL HEBREWIoseph BIBLICAL LATINJoseph BIBLICALJoses BIBLICALYosif BULGARIANJosep CATALANJosip CROATIANJoško CROATIANJoso CROATIANJozo CROATIANJosef CZECHJosef DANISHJef DUTCHJoep DUTCHJoop DUTCHJoos DUTCHJoost DUTCHJos DUTCHJosephus DUTCHJozef DUTCHSjef DUTCHZef DUTCHJo ENGLISHJoe ENGLISHJoey ENGLISHJojo ENGLISHJoseph ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJozefo ESPERANTOJoosep ESTONIANJooseppi FINNISHJuuso FINNISHJoseph FRENCHXosé GALICIANIoseb GEORGIANSoso GEORGIANJo GERMANJosef GERMANJoseph GERMANSepp GERMANSeppel GERMANIosif GREEKYosef HEBREWJosephus HISTORYJóska HUNGARIANJózsef HUNGARIANJózsi HUNGARIANSeosamh IRISHBeppe ITALIANGiuseppe ITALIANPeppe ITALIANPeppi ITALIANPeppino ITALIANPino ITALIANIosephus LATE ROMANJāzeps LATVIANJuozapas LITHUANIANJuozas LITHUANIANJosif MACEDONIANHohepa MAORIJosef NORWEGIANJosèp OCCITANIosifu OLD CHURCH SLAVICJózef POLISHJosé PORTUGUESEZé PORTUGUESEZezé PORTUGUESEIosif ROMANIANIosif RUSSIANOsip RUSSIANSeòsaidh SCOTTISHJosif SERBIANJozef SLOVAKJosip SLOVENEJože SLOVENEJožef SLOVENEJosé SPANISHJosepe SPANISHPepe SPANISHPepito SPANISHJosef SWEDISHYusuf TURKISHYosyp UKRAINIANYusup UYGHURYussel YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Josefina
What does the name Josefina mean?
Josefina means "God will add" — a name rooted in Spanish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Josefina?
Josefina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Josefina?
Josefina originates from Spanish tradition. Spanish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Josefina?
Josefina is a four-syllable name pronounced JH OW0 Z AH0 F IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Josefina?
Josefina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Spanish heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
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