How Many People Are Named Jocasta?

10

people in the United States are named Jocasta

1 in 33,500,000 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#80622

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0000%

Of US population

Peak Year

1956

5 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Pronunciation: jo-KAS-tÉ™ (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Latinized form of Greek Ιοκαστη (Iokaste), which is of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology she was the mother Oedipus by the Theban king Laius. In a case of tragic mistaken identity, she married her own son.

Related & Similar Names

Iokaste

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.5 years old

Young (<30) 0
0%
Adult (30–60) 5
50%
Senior (>60) 5
50%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1956 to 1979

💡 Fun Facts About "Jocasta"

  • 0 babies were named Jocasta in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1956
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1956

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