Josefina
Josefina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God will add.
Origin and history
Josefina is the Spanish and Scandinavian form of Josephine, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef. It means 'God will add' or 'he will increase'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
13,932 babies in the United States have been named Josefina since 1880. It ranks #1341 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1563.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.7 %)
- CA (30.6 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
- AZ (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14 |
| 1890-1900 | 66 |
| 1900-1910 | 174 |
| 1910-1920 | 612 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,659 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,242 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,186 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,403 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,269 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,374 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,367 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,240 |
| 2000-2010 | 998 |
| 2010-2019 | 788 |
| 2020-2029 | 540 |
Famous people named Josefina
- Josefina Plá: Poet, Playwright
- Josefina Castellví: Oceanographer, Biologist
Nicknames
Fina, Josie, Finita
Fun facts
- The name shares origins with Empress Joséphine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- It is widely used across Spanish, Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Slavic language regions.