Josephina

Josephina is a girl's name of English 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 110 girls in the United States.

Josephina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Josephina

Josephina belongs to the English & American 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, Josephina first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1751 in 2023, and in 2024 110 babies received the name — 3,372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Josephina in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1751 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Josephina in 2024
110
Total since 1880
3,372

Josephina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2868 in 2002
Babies named Josephina in 2025
5
Total since 1996
57

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Josephina mean?

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

Is Josephina a boy or girl name?

Josephina is a girl name. In 2024, 110 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Josephina?

Josephina comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Josephina?

Josephina first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1751 in 2023, and 110 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].