Josselyn
Josselyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe.
Origin and history
Josselyn is a spelling variation of Jocelyn, derived from the Old French name Joscelin which traces back to a Germanic tribal root. Historically a masculine name in Europe, it transitioned primarily to a female given name in modern U.S. usage. It represents a classic choice with a contemporary phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,330 babies in the United States have been named Josselyn since 1880. It ranks #3077 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1813.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- NC (4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 464 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,303 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,154 |
| 2020-2029 | 288 |
Nicknames
Joss, Jossy, Lyn
Fun facts
- Josselyn is a late 20th-century American spelling adaptation of the traditional Jocelyn.
- The original name Joscelin was introduced to England by the Normans after the 1066 conquest.