Josephina
Josephina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will add; God shall add.
Origin and history
Josephina is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variant of Josephine. It derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'he will add' or 'God shall add'. While less common than Josephine, it maintains steady, gentle usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,494 babies in the United States have been named Josephina since 1880. It ranks #3001 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1465.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.5 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- MI (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 79 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 132 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 196 |
| 1980-1990 | 218 |
| 1990-2000 | 350 |
| 2000-2010 | 627 |
| 2010-2019 | 901 |
| 2020-2029 | 643 |
Nicknames
Josie, Joey, Fina, Nina
Fun facts
- It acts as a Latinate or Romance-language variation of the classic name Josephine.
- Derived from the original Hebrew root Yosef, referencing divine addition or growth.