A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Josetta since 1919
Babies named Josetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Josetta first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, but has never been common. Its peak year was 1968, and it remained off the top 1000 throughout its history. The name saw a revival starting around 2022, with a slight upward trajectory. One-in-N data is unavailable due to its rarity, but it has not been given to enough children to register in recent years. Josetta is a distinctly modern English name, likely formed from Josie or Rose plus the suffix -etta. Its sound is similar to other feminine -etta names like Julietta or Rosette. The name is almost entirely given to girls.
Josetta is a diminutive or feminine elaboration of Jose, itself a Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph. The name Joseph derives from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Josetta likely emerged in the early 20th century as a more ornate variant of Josie or Josephine, following the pattern of names like Rosetta. Its usage has been sporadic, with a modest peak in the 1960s and a recent revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josie, Josi, Setta
Sibling names for Josetta
Names that share Josetta's style, for a brother or sister.
