Jocelyn
Jocelyn has Germanic origins, derived from the name Gautzelin meaning 'member of the Gauts tribe.' Originally a masculine name in medieval times, it evolved into a predominantly feminine name with a graceful, sophisticated sound.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 764. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,731
- 2012: 3,232
- 2013: 3,152
- 2014: 2,764
- 2015: 2,453
- 2016: 2,105
- 2017: 1,843
- 2018: 1,560
- 2019: 1,520
- 2020: 1,147
- 2021: 1,093
- 2022: 1,017
- 2023: 890
- 2024: 813
- 2025: 788
- 2026 (projected): 764
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Jocelyn, Joceline, Joslyn)
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Has a sophisticated sound while remaining approachable
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Statistics
113,061
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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