Joselin
Joselin is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe.
Origin and history
Joselin is a variant spelling of Jocelyn, derived from the Germanic name Gautzelin, associated with the Geats tribe. It was introduced to England by the Normans and historically used for both males and females, though today it is predominantly female in the U.S. It remains a relatively rare alternative spelling compared to Jocelyn.
Popularity in the United States
4,204 babies in the United States have been named Joselin since 1880. It ranks #2714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.6 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 723 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,146 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,036 |
| 2020-2029 | 192 |
Nicknames
Josie, Joss, Lynn
Fun facts
- The name was originally brought to England by the Normans in the masculine form Goscelin before evolving into a feminine name centuries later.
- Joselin is one of several phonetic spellings inspired by the more common Jocelyn.