Josephina
Girl name · English · French · Hebrew · Spanish
MeaningGod will add · English form of Josephine
- US rank
- #1,733
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,733 in 2025
117 babies were named Josephina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 244 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Josephina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,736 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Josephina, 117 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Josephina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJosephina first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearJosephina is at its all-time high right now: #1,733 in 2025.
- Then vs nowJosephina is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,512 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 13,736.
- TrendJosephina has climbed 244 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,733. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJosephina is most popular in Pennsylvania, where it ranks #763, followed by Massachusetts (#873). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningJosephina is an English form of Josephine, which means “God will add”. Our records link it to English, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Josephina
Josephina is a girl name of English, French and Hebrew origin meaning “God will add”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Josephina for girls from 1912 to 2025, in 107 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,733 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,733, with 117 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 165,631 girls |
| 1920s | 6.6 | 151,286 girls |
| 1930s | 5.3 | 188,679 girls |
| 1940s | 5.7 | 175,747 girls |
| 1950s | 6.8 | 145,985 girls |
| 1960s | 9.0 | 110,988 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,051 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,555 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 51,230 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,516 girls |
| 2010s | 52 | 19,380 girls |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,125 girls |
Other spellings of Josephina
More English girl names
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Josephina
What does the name Josephina mean?
Josephina means “God will add” in English, as a form of Josephine.
What is the origin of the name Josephina?
Josephina has English, French, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Josephina a boy or girl name?
Josephina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Josephina?
Josephina ranked #1,733 for US girls in 2025, given to 117 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,733).