Feminine dossier · first seen 1881
Josefa
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1925
Peak births
84
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1881Peak 19252025
Quick answers about Josefa
How many people are named Josefa?
An estimated 1,661 living Americans are named Josefa.
How rare is Josefa?
Josefa is very rare among babies today, with 12 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 85.7% from its 1925 peak.
How old is the typical Josefa?
The median age of a living American named Josefa is approximately 57 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 73 years old.
Is Josefa still popular?
Yes — Josefa is currently rising in popularity, with 12 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1925
Decline from peak
85.7%
2025
12
All-time
4,062