Yoselin
Yoselin is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Member of the Gauts tribe; little Goth.
Origin and history
Yoselin is a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of the Germanic name Jocelyn, which originally referred to a member of the Gauts tribe. It became widely used in Latin America and subsequently in the United States as an alternative spelling. It remains a moderately popular choice for baby girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,772 babies in the United States have been named Yoselin since 1880. It ranks #2053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1469.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.9 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 799 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,410 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,890 |
| 2020-2029 | 637 |
Famous people named Yoselin
- Yoselin Ojeda: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Yosi, Yossy, Linnie
Fun facts
- Yoselin adapted the French-origin name Jocelyn to fit Spanish spelling and phonetic rules.
- The spelling rose in popularity in the U.S. alongside other phonetic variations like Yessenia and Joselyn starting in the late 20th century.