How Many People Are Named Josepha?

Complete statistics for the name Josepha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Josepha
Very Rare
French

Josepha is a very rare female name, with only 150 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,207,353 Americans. The majority of those named Josepha are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity way back in 1925.

~150
Living in US
1 in 2,207,353
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Josephine
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Thoughtful
11
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,882
Worldwide Bearers
#33,156
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
8,882
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,826
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2,531
🇧🇪 Belgium
2,454
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,613
🇮🇳 India
1,289
🇺🇸 United States
1,023
🇫🇷 France
761
🇩🇪 Germany
607
🇨🇩 DR Congo
294

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
150 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
17
Would be under 30 (4%)
41
Would be 30–60 (10%)
349
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 407 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Josepha Through the Generations

Josepha has been a name that's seen better days, with its heyday firmly rooted in the past. Born out of a time when names were often chosen for their historical significance or family heritage, Josepha has since become a relic of a bygone era. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with the older generation, with 86% of those named Josepha being over 60 years old. This stark demographic shift underscores how the name has fallen out of favor among younger parents, who tend to opt for more contemporary choices.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Josepha's French roots

📄 About the Name Josepha

How Many People Have the Name Josepha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 150 people in the United States currently share the name Josepha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,207,353 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Josepha a Common or Rare Name?

Josepha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Josepha Mean?

Josepha means "creative variant of Josephine" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Josepha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Josepha Most Popular?

The name Josepha reached peak popularity in 1925, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Josepha?

Approximately 150 people named Josepha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 407. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,207,353 Americans.

Is Josepha a rare name?

Josepha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,207,353 Americans has this name.

What does the name Josepha mean?

Josepha means "creative variant of Josephine" and comes from French origins.

Is Josepha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Josepha are male and 100% are female.

When was Josepha most popular?

Josepha peaked in 1925 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US150
All-Time Births407
1 in X1 in 2,207,353
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1925
World Rank#33,156
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.