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
#1743US 2025
117Births / yr
↑Rising
3.2kAll-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 #1743 in 2025 — currently #1743 in the US.
How else can you spell Josephina?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
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 Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Josephina Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Josephina Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Josephina Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Josephina Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Josephina Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Josephina right now?
Rising fast — up 56 spots — currently #1743 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
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 2025:
Josephina by decade
Josephina peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s 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 | 322 |
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?
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How is Josephina written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Josephina?
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 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.
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