Josephina

“Josephina is a feminine variant of Joseph, tracing back to Hebrew origins” — Symbolizes growth and divine blessing

Spain origin · used since the 19th century

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1751US 2023

117Births / yr

↑Rising

2.9kAll-time births

📅 Since 191200.01% of births at peak

How to pronounce Josephina

jo-sə-feen-ə

/jo-sə-feen-ə/ · · 4 syllables

“Josephina is a feminine variant of Joseph, tracing back to Hebrew origins”

Symbolizes growth and divine blessing · Spain origin

What does Josephina mean and where does it come from?

Josephina is a feminine variant of Joseph, tracing back to Hebrew origins. It has been popularized in many cultures, particularly Spanish, Italian, and Dutch-speaking countries. The name symbolizes growth and divine blessing. Josephina has been used since the 19th century, and variations of this nam

Cultural significance

Josephina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Spain-speaking communities, where it reflects values of hebrew.

Peak popularity

Reached #1792 in 2016 — currently #1751 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Josephina?

Josephina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Josephina Grace

How popular is Josephina right now?

Rising fast — up 197 spots — currently #1751 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1920–2023#1751 · Top 1.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1751	117	▲ up 197 · +15% births
2022	#1948	102	▲ up 38 · +4% births
2021	#1986	98	▲ up 10 · +5% births
2020	#1996	93	▲ up 139 · +4% births
2015	#2135	89	▲ up 382 · +22% births
2010	#2517	73	▲ up 354 · +28% births
2005	#2871	57	▲ up 542 · +46% births
2000	#3413	39	▼ down 183 · +11% births
1995	#3230	35	▲ up 802 · +40% births
1990	#4032	25	▼ down 932 · -14% births
1985	#3100	29	▲ up 783 · +45% births
1980	#3883	20	▼ down 342 · +5% births
1975	#3541	19	▼ down 56 · +6% births
1970	#3485	18	▼ down 618 · -5% births
1965	#2867	19	—

The story of Josephina

Josephina entered American naming records in 1912 and has been in use for over 112 years. With 2,935 total births recorded, Josephina remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4647 in 1920 to #1751 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Josephina in 2016:

Emma Olivia Ava Sophia Isabella

Josephina by decade

Josephina peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	41
1920s	79
1930s	57
1940s	87
1950s	132
1960s	163
1970s	196
1980s	218
1990s	350
2000s	625
2010s ★	894
2020s	93

💎With 2,935 total births, Josephina is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Josephina?

CROATIAN

FinkaIna

ENGLISH

JoJoettaJoeyJojoJoleenJoleneJosiePosiePosy

FINNISH

Iina

FRENCH

FifiJosetteJosiane

What names sound and feel like Josephina?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Josephina also consider these

Josaphina

Hebrew · God increases

Josefina

Spanish-speaking countries · God will add

Joselina

Spanish · God will add

Jozefina

Poland · Croatian form of

Joelina

American · Yahweh is God

Joaquina

Spain · Spanish feminine form

Jorgina

Spain · Feminine form of

Rosezina

Poland · a diminutive form

How is Josephina written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Josephina?

Yousef ARABIC Youssef ARABIC Yusef ARABIC Yusuf ARABIC Hovsep ARMENIAN Yusif AZERBAIJANI Joseba BASQUE Ioseph BIBLICAL GREEK Ioses BIBLICAL GREEK Yosef BIBLICAL HEBREW Ioseph BIBLICAL LATIN Joseph BIBLICAL Joses BIBLICAL Yosif BULGARIAN Josep CATALAN Josip CROATIAN Joško CROATIAN Joso CROATIAN Jozo CROATIAN Josef CZECH Josef DANISH Jef DUTCH Joep DUTCH Joop DUTCH Joos DUTCH Joost DUTCH Jos DUTCH Josephus DUTCH Jozef DUTCH Sjef DUTCH Zef DUTCH Jo ENGLISH Joe ENGLISH Joey ENGLISH Jojo ENGLISH Joseph ENGLISH Joĉjo ESPERANTO Jozefo ESPERANTO Joosep ESTONIAN Jooseppi FINNISH Juuso FINNISH Joseph FRENCH Xosé GALICIAN Ioseb GEORGIAN Soso GEORGIAN Jo GERMAN Josef GERMAN Joseph GERMAN Sepp GERMAN Seppel GERMAN Iosif GREEK Yosef HEBREW Josephus HISTORY Jóska HUNGARIAN József HUNGARIAN Józsi HUNGARIAN Seosamh IRISH Beppe ITALIAN Giuseppe ITALIAN Peppe ITALIAN Peppi ITALIAN Peppino ITALIAN Pino ITALIAN Iosephus LATE ROMAN Jāzeps LATVIAN Juozapas LITHUANIAN Juozas LITHUANIAN Josif MACEDONIAN Hohepa MAORI Josef NORWEGIAN Josèp OCCITAN Iosifu OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Józef POLISH José PORTUGUESE Zé PORTUGUESE Zezé PORTUGUESE Iosif ROMANIAN Iosif RUSSIAN Osip RUSSIAN Seòsaidh SCOTTISH Josif SERBIAN Jozef SLOVAK Josip SLOVENE Jože SLOVENE Jožef SLOVENE José SPANISH Josepe SPANISH Pepe SPANISH Pepito SPANISH Josef SWEDISH Yusuf TURKISH Yosyp UKRAINIAN Yusup UYGHUR Yussel YIDDISH

Common questions about the name Josephina

What does the name Josephina mean?

Josephina means "Hebrew" — a name rooted in Spain 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 Josephina?

Josephina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Josephina have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Josephina?

Josephina originates from Spain tradition. Spain names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Josephina?

Josephina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Spain heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Josephina trending right now?

Josephina is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.