A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Giuseppina since 1908
Babies named Giuseppina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 281 |
| 1980s | 171 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Giuseppina is the Italian feminine form of Joseph, a name with deep roots in Judeo-Christian tradition. In the United States, its usage has been modest, with records dating back to 1908. The name saw its highest popularity in 1975, when it ranked 10,917th nationally. As of 2025, Giuseppina is given to about 1 in 200,908 baby girls, and it has been experiencing a slight upward trend since 2021, suggesting renewed interest among families seeking vintage or Italian-heritage names. No U.S. state reported Giuseppina among its top names, indicating its rarity across the country. The name remains a distinctive choice, evoking Italian culture and tradition.
Giuseppina is the Italian feminine diminutive of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph. Joseph ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'He will add.' The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, particularly in honor of Saint Joseph. Giuseppina became especially popular in the 19th and 20th centuries and remains a classic Italian name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Giuse, Pina, Giusi, Gina, Peppina
Variants: Giuseppina, Giuseppina
Sibling names for Giuseppina
Names that share Giuseppina's style, for a brother or sister.
