How Many People Are Named Jocelyn?
people in the United States are named Jocelyn
1 in 2,974 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
5,304 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From a Germanic masculine name, variously written as Gaudelenus, Gautselin, Gauzlin, along with many other spellings. It was derived from the Germanic element Gaut, which was from the name of the Germanic tribe the Gauts, combined with a Latin diminutive suffix. The Normans brought this name to England in the form Goscelin or Joscelin, and it was common until the 14th century. It was revived in the 20th century primarily as a feminine name, perhaps an adaptation of the surname Jocelyn (a medieval derivative of the given name). In France this is a masculine name only.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 24.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1900 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Jocelyn"
- 808 babies were named Jocelyn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2007
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1900
- Most popular in California
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