Josafat

Josafat is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Josafat at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Josafat

Josafat belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Josafat first appears in Social Security records in 1986. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3753 in 1996, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 449 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Josafat in US records

First recorded (US)
1986
Best US rank
#3753 in 1996
Peak year
2003
Babies named Josafat in 2024
6
Total since 1880
449

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Josafat mean?

The meaning of Josafat is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Josafat a boy or girl name?

Josafat is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Josafat?

Josafat comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Josafat?

Josafat first appears in US records in 1986. Its best-ever ranking was #3753 in 1996, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.