Joslyn

Joslyn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Joslyn

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

How popular is Joslyn?

63U.S. babies in 2025
#637peak rank (2011)
11,255babies since 1880

Since 1880, 11,227 girls and 28 boys in the U.S. have been named Joslyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #637 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #5470 in 1977. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Joslyn FAQ

What does the name Joslyn mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Joslyn?

Joslyn is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Joslyn?

Since 1880, 11,227 girls and 28 boys in the U.S. have been named Joslyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #637 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #5470 in 1977. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Joslyn a boy or girl name?

Joslyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,227 girls and 28 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.