Josemaria
Josemaria is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Combination of Joseph ('he will add') and Mary ('beloved' or 'wished-for child').
Origin and history
Josemaria is a traditional Spanish compound name combining the masculine name Jose (Joseph) and the feminine name Maria (Mary). It is closely associated with Catholic tradition, particularly Saint Josemaría Escrivá. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon given name.
Popularity in the United States
781 babies in the United States have been named Josemaria since 1880. It ranks #3895 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64 %)
- TX (36 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 274 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Famous people named Josemaria
- Josemaría Escrivá: Priest, Saint
Nicknames
Chema, Jose
Fun facts
- The name gained global recognition through Saint Josemaría Escrivá, a Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei in 1928.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, Josemaria is commonly shortened to the unique nickname 'Chema'.