Joselyn
Joselyn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe; modern usage also interpreted as a diminutive variant of Jocelyn.
Origin and history
Joselyn is a feminine variation of Jocelyn, which traces back to a Germanic tribal name (Gautelen/Gautzelin) and was later influenced by association with Joseph. It gained steady popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it offers a contemporary spelling alternative to traditional forms.
Popularity in the United States
18,214 babies in the United States have been named Joselyn since 1880. It ranks #1126 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1137.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.8 %)
- TX (17.8 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 39 |
| 1950-1960 | 186 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 310 |
| 1980-1990 | 691 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,429 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,157 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,122 |
Famous people named Joselyn
- Joselyn Cano: Model, Internet Personality
- Joselyn Dumas: Actress, Television Host
Nicknames
Josie, Joss, Lyn
Fun facts
- Joselyn emerged as a popular modern American spelling of the older Norman French and Germanic name Jocelyn.
- Over 18,000 female babies in the United States have been given the exact spelling Joselyn since 1880.