Josepha
girl nameJosepha entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #998 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#998
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1136 |
| 1890s | #1289 |
| 1900s | #1659 |
| 1910s | #2910 |
| 1920s | #3581 |
| 1930s | #3581 |
| 1940s | #4225 |
| 1950s | #4689 |
| 1960s | #6121 |
| 1970s | #7748 |
| 1980s | #9116 |
| 2000s | #14632 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Josepha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Josepha alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Josepha in 2025?
- Josepha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Josepha most popular?
- Josepha peaked in 1894, reaching #998 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Josepha with classmates?
- Josepha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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