Josefina
girl name#1880 in 2025Josefina entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #468 in 1930, ranks #1880 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1887–2025
#1880
rank today
#468
peak (1930)
104
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #993 |
| 1890s | #1212 |
| 1900s | #895 |
| 1910s | #770 |
| 1920s | #559 |
| 1930s | #609 |
| 1940s | #722 |
| 1950s | #815 |
| 1960s | #931 |
| 1970s | #950 |
| 1980s | #1091 |
| 1990s | #1355 |
| 2000s | #1920 |
| 2010s | #2363 |
| 2020s | #2117 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Josefina has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 9,600 people named Josefina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josefina alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Josefina in 2025?
- Josefina ranks #1880 among US girl names in 2025, with 104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Josefina most popular?
- Josefina peaked in 1930, reaching #468 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Josefina with classmates?
- Josefina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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