Joslyn
Joslyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe; little lord or soft-flowing.
Origin and history
Joslyn is a modern variant spelling of Jocelyn, derived from the Germanic tribal name Gauts or Old French Josse. It gained steady popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name offers a contemporary spelling while retaining a traditional etymological background.
Popularity in the United States
11,227 babies in the United States have been named Joslyn since 1880. It ranks #1527 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1409.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.9 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- MI (10.4 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 407 |
| 1960-1970 | 231 |
| 1970-1980 | 547 |
| 1980-1990 | 954 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,591 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,369 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,380 |
| 2020-2029 | 707 |
Famous people named Joslyn
- Joslyn Rose Lyons: Director, Producer
Nicknames
Joss, Jozzy, Lynn
Fun facts
- Joslyn evolved as a phonetic variant of Jocelyn, reflecting American naming trends favoring 'y' spellings.
- The root name Jocelyn was originally brought to England by the Normans after the Conquest.