UK girl's name
Giuseppina
The feminine Italian form of Joseph or Josephine, meaning "God will add".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Giuseppina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Giuseppina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4137, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Giuseppina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Giuseppina ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 girls were registered as Giuseppina.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Giuseppina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4137
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Giuseppina mean?
Giuseppina is a feminine Italian given name derived from the Italian masculine name Giuseppe, which in turn originates from the Latin name Iosephus and the Greek Iōsēph. The name can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." The name has been in use since ancient times, with its earliest known appearance in the Bible's Old Testament.
The name Giuseppina gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly among Catholic families who venerated St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. It was often given to girls born around the feast day of St. Joseph, celebrated on March 19th. The name's popularity spread throughout the Italian peninsula and the regions that were once part of the Italian city-states and kingdoms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giuseppina can be found in the 13th-century literary work "Decameron" by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. In this collection of novellas, a character named Giuseppina is mentioned, indicating the name's usage during the Renaissance period in Italy.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Giuseppina. One of the most famous was Giuseppina Strepponi (1815-1897), an Italian operatic soprano and the second wife of the renowned composer Giuseppe Verdi. Another prominent figure was Giuseppina Turrisi Colonna (1822-1848), an Italian poet and patriot who was active during the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.
In the realm of Italian nobility, Giuseppina Massimo (1777-1829) was a Roman princess and socialite who hosted salons attended by prominent figures of the time. Additionally, Giuseppina Verdi (1806-1859), the mother of the composer Giuseppe Verdi, was known for her strong character and influence on her son's life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Italy was Giuseppina Quintavalle (1829-1892), an Italian nun who founded the Congregation of the Missionary Ursulines of the Blessed Virgin in Canada.
While the name Giuseppina has its roots in Italian culture and Catholicism, it has been adopted and used in various forms across different regions and languages, reflecting the enduring influence of this ancient and meaningful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Giuseppina over time
The chart below shows babies named Giuseppina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Giuseppina, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2002, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Giuseppina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Giuseppina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4137 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3103 | 9 | 2 |
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Names similar to Giuseppina
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Giuseppina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Giuseppina in the UK right now?
In 2002, Giuseppina was ranked #4137 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Giuseppina most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Giuseppina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Giuseppina?
The feminine Italian form of Joseph or Josephine, meaning "God will add".
How many people are called Giuseppina in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Giuseppina across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.