Josephina

Josephina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Josephina

  • A female given name from Hebrew.

Etymology

Latinate variant of Josephine. By surface analysis, Joseph + -ina.

How popular is Josephina?

117U.S. babies in 2025
#1742peak rank (2023)
3,494babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,494 girls in the U.S. have been named Josephina. Its highest rank for girls was #1742 in 2023. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025118 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Josephina FAQ

What does the name Josephina mean?

A female given name from Hebrew. Latinate variant of Josephine. By surface analysis, Joseph + -ina.

What is the origin of the name Josephina?

Josephina is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Josephina?

Since 1880, 3,494 girls in the U.S. have been named Josephina. Its highest rank for girls was #1742 in 2023. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Josephina a boy or girl name?

Josephina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,494 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.