The nameJosemaría
Josemaría joins José and María, as Spanish families often do.
- Boy's name
- Spanish
- Feast day
Meaning
Josemaría combines José, Joseph, "he will add", and María, Mary.
Origin
Spanish.
History
Saint Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, was canonised in 2002. In the United States the name reached 2714th place in 1996.
Popularity of the name Josemaría
Josemaría in the United States
Josemaría was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 274 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Josemaría. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Josemaría in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 27 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josemaría mean?
Josemaría combines José, Joseph, "he will add", and María, Mary.
What is the origin of the name Josemaría?
Spanish.
Is Josemaría a girl's or a boy's name?
Josemaría is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Josemaría?
In 2024, Josemaría was the 6641st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 13 births.
What are the variants of the name Josemaría?
Variants and related names of Josemaría include Joseph and Marie.