Josefa
2 countries#8362 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Josefa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,062 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 1925 with 84 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,162 births recorded 1907–2021 · peaked in 1965 with 74 births
Most common in: Paris, Hérault, Vaucluse, Gard, Pyrénées-Orientales
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Josefa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #15152 | — |
| 2007 | #9539 | ↑5613 |
| 2008 | #7742 | ↑1797 |
| 2009 | #15242 | ↓7500 |
| 2010 | #11246 | ↑3996 |
| 2011 | #8614 | ↑2632 |
| 2012 | #9711 | ↓1097 |
| 2013 | #14582 | ↓4871 |
| 2014 | #14558 | ↑24 |
| 2015 | #14482 | ↑76 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑4369 |
| 2017 | #10689 | ↓576 |
| 2018 | #7100 | ↑3589 |
| 2019 | #15539 | ↓8439 |
| 2020 | #13453 | ↑2086 |
| 2021 | #11146 | ↑2307 |
| 2022 | #8032 | ↑3114 |
| 2023 | #10312 | ↓2280 |
| 2024 | #6394 | ↑3918 |
| 2025 | #8362 | ↓1968 |
Frequently asked questions about Josefa
Is Josefa a popular name?
Yes — Josefa currently ranks #8362 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Josefa more common for boys or girls?
Josefa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Josefa most popular?
Josefa peaked in 1925 in United States, with 84 recorded births that year.
Is Josefa rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Josefa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #830 in 1881 to #8362 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Josefa?
At least 5,224 babies have been recorded with the name Josefa across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Josefa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Josefa appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Josefa?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Josefa include Jolena, Joseph, Josseline.
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