Joslynn
Joslynn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe, or little Goth.
Origin and history
Joslynn is a modern American spelling variant of Jocelyn, which derives from the Germanic name Gautzelin, associated with the Geats tribe. It was introduced to England by the Normans and later adopted as a feminine given name in the English-speaking world. In the U.S., Joslynn is a moderately rare spelling choice given to several thousand girls since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,320 babies in the United States have been named Joslynn since 1880. It ranks #3083 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- MI (13.5 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (5 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 402 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,106 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,350 |
| 2020-2029 | 259 |
Nicknames
Joss, Lynn, Jos
Fun facts
- Joslynn is an modern phonetic variant of Jocelyn, tailored with an extra 'n' and a 'y' for a contemporary feel.
- The original name Jocelyn was brought to Britain by the Normans in the 11th century as a male name before shifting predominantly to feminine use in North America.