Joselyn

Joselyn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Joselyn

  • A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.

How popular is Joselyn?

142U.S. babies in 2025
#221peak rank (2007)
18,219babies since 1880

Since 1880, 18,214 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Joselyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #221 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #9418 in 1993. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,577 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Joselyn FAQ

What does the name Joselyn mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.

What is the origin of the name Joselyn?

Joselyn is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Joselyn?

Since 1880, 18,214 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Joselyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #221 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #9418 in 1993. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Joselyn a boy or girl name?

Joselyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 18,214 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.