Josefa
Josefa is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God shall add or increase.
Origin and history
Josefa is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Joseph, derived ultimately from Hebrew. It has a long history of traditional usage in Hispanic cultures and remains a classic, if modest, choice in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a quiet presence in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,062 babies in the United States have been named Josefa since 1880. It ranks #2765 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2035.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- NM (2.2 %)
- AZ (1.1 %)
- NY (0.94 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 88 |
| 1890-1900 | 192 |
| 1900-1910 | 230 |
| 1910-1920 | 482 |
| 1920-1930 | 726 |
| 1930-1940 | 498 |
| 1940-1950 | 372 |
| 1950-1960 | 343 |
| 1960-1970 | 278 |
| 1970-1980 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 103 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Famous people named Josefa
- Josefa Llanes Escoda: Suffragist, Civic Leader
- Josefa Idem: Athlete, Politician
Nicknames
Pepa, Pepita, Sefi
Fun facts
- Josefa has historically been borne by European royalty, including Archduchess Maria Josefa of Austria.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, Josefa traditionally shares the classic nickname Pepa alongside Josefina.