Jocelynn
Jocelynn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe; little lord.
Origin and history
Jocelynn is a feminine variant spelling of Jocelyn, derived from the Germanic name Gautelen or Josse. Originally a masculine name associated with the Geats tribe, it shifted in English-speaking regions into a popular feminine name during the late 20th century. Today, the double-'n' spelling offers a modern, elaborate variation in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,725 babies in the United States have been named Jocelynn since 1880. It ranks #2061 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1540.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.7 %)
- TX (22.1 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 244 |
| 1990-2000 | 766 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,284 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,737 |
| 2020-2029 | 563 |
Nicknames
Josie, Lynn, Joss
Fun facts
- The name was introduced to England by the Normans after 1066 as Joscelin before evolving into modern English forms.
- Historically used as a masculine given name in Europe, Jocelyn and its spelling variants became overwhelmingly feminine in 20th-century America.