Jocelyn Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: There is a Saint Josceline, who was a Benedictine monk in the 12th century, reflecting the name’s historical and religious significance.

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A Deep Dive

Jocelyn Overview

Meaning

Member of the Gauts tribe

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old German

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic name “Gautelen”

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɑː.sə.lɪn/

Popularity

Jocelyn is popular in many English-speaking countries and enjoys widespread use across Europe and North America. In the USA, Jocelyn was ranked as the 347th most popular name for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Uncommon, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Elegant, artistic, compassionate, determined

Name Day

December 13th (France), February 13th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Jocelyn Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Joceline, Joselyn, Jocelyne, Joslyn, Josselyn, Josalyn, Jocelynn

Common Nicknames

Joss, Josie, Josie-Lyn, Jocy-Lyn, Jocy, J-Lyn

Diminutives

Lynnie, Jossy, Lynn, Joey, Jocey

Famous People

  • Jocelyn Bell Burnell
    (Irish Astrophysicist)
  • Jocelyn Towne
    (American Actress)
  • Jocelyn Brown
    (American Singer)
  • Jocelyn Wildenstein
    (Swiss Socialite)
  • Jocelyn Enriquez
    (Filipino-American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jocelyn Fray
    ("The Mortal Instruments," Novel Series)
  • Jocelyn Turner
    ("Nashville," TV Series)
  • "Jocelyn"
    (Song)
  • Jocelyn "Joss" Carver
    ("Mistresses," TV Series)
  • "Jocelyn's Journey"
    (Novel)

Places

  • Jocelyn Township
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Jocelyn Street
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Jocelyn?

Jocelyn means “joyous” or “cheerful,” reflecting a happy and lively personality. Individuals called Jocelyn are often identified as friendly, energetic, and fun-loving.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jocelyn?

Jocelyn comes from Old French origins, derived from the Germanic name Gautselin. It has roots in medieval times and was initially used as a surname before becoming a popular first name.

Jocelyn Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jocelyn in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2922021#3152022#3462023
Top 3 Rankings#502007#652010#672008

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jocelyn

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023346
(-31 from 2022)
885
(-128 from 2022)
0.05059
2022315
(-23 from 2021)
1013
(-76 from 2021)
0.05650
2021292
(-23 from 2020)
1089
(-56 from 2020)
0.06078
2020269
(-69 from 2019)
1145
(-374 from 2019)
0.06477
2019200
(-5 from 2018)
1519
(-41 from 2018)
0.08278
2018195
(-32 from 2017)
1560
(-282 from 2017)
0.08389
2017163
(-16 from 2016)
1842
(-263 from 2016)
0.09750
2016147
(-14 from 2015)
2105
(-348 from 2015)
0.10874
2015133
(-18 from 2014)
2453
(-310 from 2014)
0.12574
2014115
(-16 from 2013)
2763
(-388 from 2013)
0.14123
201399
(-6 from 2012)
3151
(-80 from 2012)
0.16346
201293
(-22 from 2011)
3231
(-500 from 2011)
0.16659
201171
(-6 from 2010)
3731
(-265 from 2010)
0.19255
201065
(+6 from 2009)
3996
(-120 from 2009)
0.20381
200971
(-4 from 2008)
4116
(-255 from 2008)
0.20325
200867
(-17 from 2007)
4371
(-922 from 2007)
0.20985
200750
(+23 from 2006)
5293
(+923 from 2006)
0.25008
200673
(+14 from 2005)
4370
(+689 from 2005)
0.20904
200587
(-2 from 2004)
3681
(-62 from 2004)
0.18137
200485
(+2 from 2003)
3743
(+25 from 2003)
0.18550
200387
(+5 from 2002)
3718
(+197 from 2002)
0.18530
200292
(+31 from 2001)
3521
(+694 from 2001)
0.17828
2001123
(-1 from 2000)
2827
(+82 from 2000)
0.14271
2000122
(+10 from 1999)
2745
(+268 from 1999)
0.13754
1999132
(-4 from 1998)
2477
(-104 from 1998)
0.12723
1998128
(-6 from 1997)
2581
(-40 from 1997)
0.13314
1997122
(+5 from 1996)
2621
(+112 from 1996)
0.13728
1996127
(+21 from 1995)
2509
(+316 from 1995)
0.13087
1995148
(+9 from 1994)
2193
(+135 from 1994)
0.11413
1994157
(+5 from 1993)
2058
(+132 from 1993)
0.10557
1993162
(+2 from 1992)
1926
(+83 from 1992)
0.09769
1992164
(+51 from 1991)
1843
(+488 from 1991)
0.09194
1991215
(+2 from 1990)
1355
(+38 from 1990)
0.06664
1990217
(+30 from 1989)
1317
(+236 from 1989)
0.06411
1989247
(-9 from 1988)
1081
(-23 from 1988)
0.05426
1988238
(+22 from 1987)
1104
(+125 from 1987)
0.05741
1987260
(+32 from 1986)
979
(+128 from 1986)
0.05224
1986292
(-5 from 1985)
851
(-18 from 1985)
0.04611
1985287
(-10 from 1984)
869
No change from 1984
0.04707
1984277
(+44 from 1983)
869
(+146 from 1983)
0.04819
1983321
(+6 from 1982)
723
(-18 from 1982)
0.04040
1982327
(-28 from 1981)
741
(-68 from 1981)
0.04084
1981299
(+18 from 1980)
809
(+48 from 1980)
0.04523
1980317
(+7 from 1979)
761
(+40 from 1979)
0.04274
1979324
(-45 from 1978)
721
(-106 from 1978)
0.04184
1978279
(-12 from 1977)
827
(-111 from 1977)
0.05031
1977267
(+188 from 1976)
938
(+514 from 1976)
0.05702
1976455
(+13 from 1975)
424
(+24 from 1975)
0.02697
1975468
(-6 from 1974)
400
(+11 from 1974)
0.02563
1974462
(+31 from 1973)
389
(+33 from 1973)
0.02484
1973493
(+8 from 1972)
356
(+5 from 1972)
0.02291
1972501
(-15 from 1971)
351
(-45 from 1971)
0.02177
1971486
(-2 from 1970)
396
(-17 from 1970)
0.02260
1970484
(+8 from 1969)
413
(+23 from 1969)
0.02255
1969492
(+36 from 1968)
390
(+66 from 1968)
0.02212
1968528
(+65 from 1967)
324
(+64 from 1967)
0.01895
1967593
(-43 from 1966)
260
(-37 from 1966)
0.01514
1966550
(+7 from 1965)
297
(+5 from 1965)
0.01692
1965557
(+68 from 1964)
292
(+30 from 1964)
0.01598
1964625
(-6 from 1963)
262
(-4 from 1963)
0.01339
1963619
(+71 from 1962)
266
(+44 from 1962)
0.01338
1962690
(+11 from 1961)
222
(-2 from 1961)
0.01095
1961701
(-28 from 1960)
224
(-4 from 1960)
0.01078
1960673
(-32 from 1959)
228
(-13 from 1959)
0.01096
1959641
(-82 from 1958)
241
(-65 from 1958)
0.01159
1958559
(-52 from 1957)
306
(-47 from 1957)
0.01481
1957507
(-50 from 1956)
353
(-51 from 1956)
0.01682
1956457
(+6 from 1955)
404
(+21 from 1955)
0.01962
1955463
(+45 from 1954)
383
(+79 from 1954)
0.01910
1954508
(-11 from 1953)
304
(-4 from 1953)
0.01527
1953497
(+37 from 1952)
308
(+53 from 1952)
0.01596
1952534
(-41 from 1951)
255
(-21 from 1951)
0.01341
1951493
(+245 from 1950)
276
(+140 from 1950)
0.01494
1950738
(+157 from 1949)
136
(+39 from 1949)
0.00773
1949895
(+82 from 1948)
97
(+18 from 1948)
0.00553
1948977
(+70 from 1947)
79
(+7 from 1947)
0.00453
19471047
(-41 from 1946)
72
(+2 from 1946)
0.00396
19461006
(-117 from 1945)
70
(-2 from 1945)
0.00434
1945889
(+251 from 1944)
72
(+25 from 1944)
0.00535
19441140
(-233 from 1943)
47
(-26 from 1943)
0.00344
1943907
(+86 from 1942)
73
(+11 from 1942)
0.00509
1942993
(-44 from 1941)
62
(+2 from 1941)
0.00446
1941949
(+8 from 1940)
60
(+4 from 1940)
0.00482
1940957
(-152 from 1939)
56
(-17 from 1939)
0.00474
1939805
(+274 from 1938)
73
(+29 from 1938)
0.00644
19381079
(-87 from 1937)
44
(-6 from 1937)
0.00385
1937992
(-197 from 1936)
50
(-22 from 1936)
0.00454
1936795
(+170 from 1935)
72
(+21 from 1935)
0.00668
1935965
(-191 from 1934)
51
(-24 from 1934)
0.00469
1934774
(+71 from 1933)
75
(+12 from 1933)
0.00693
1933845
(+46 from 1932)
63
(+1 from 1932)
0.00602
1932891
(-163 from 1931)
62
(-23 from 1931)
0.00560
1931728
(+152 from 1930)
85
(+18 from 1930)
0.00770
1930880
(-101 from 1929)
67
(-13 from 1929)
0.00574
1929779
(+145 from 1928)
80
(+16 from 1928)
0.00691
1928924
(+31 from 1927)
64
(+1 from 1927)
0.00535
1927955
(+178 from 1926)
63
(+18 from 1926)
0.00510
19261133
(-32 from 1925)
45
(-3 from 1925)
0.00366
19251101
(+87 from 1924)
48
(+4 from 1924)
0.00380
19241188
(-59 from 1923)
44
(-2 from 1923)
0.00340
19231129
(+601 from 1922)
46
(+22 from 1922)
0.00367
19221730
(-320 from 1921)
24
(-9 from 1921)
0.00192
19211410
(+256 from 1920)
33
(+8 from 1920)
0.00258
19201666
(+32 from 1919)
25
(+2 from 1919)
0.00201
19191698
(+189 from 1918)
23
(+3 from 1918)
0.00196
19181887
(-456 from 1917)
20
(-7 from 1917)
0.00166
19171431
(+102 from 1916)
27
(+3 from 1916)
0.00240
19161533
(+993 from 1915)
24
(+13 from 1915)
0.00221
19152526
(-261 from 1914)
11
(+1 from 1914)
0.00107
19142265
(-101 from 1913)
10
(+1 from 1913)
0.00126
19132164
(-20 from 1912)
9
(+1 from 1912)
0.00137
19122144
(+319 from 1911)
8
(+3 from 1911)
0.00136
19112463
(-65 from 1910)
5
No change from 1910
0.00113
19102398
(-675 from 1900)
5
(-1 from 1900)
0.00119
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001723
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00189
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jocelyn

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1932021#1782022#2152023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2482021#2052022#2472023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3692021#4832022#6592023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2682021#3632022#4372023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2342021#4062022#3592023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3252021#3542022#4632023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3032021#3282022#3462023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4702021#5642022#3662023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1882021#2352022#2992023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2362021#4212022#4382023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4702021#4282022#4812023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5602021#3332022#5542023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4442021#3602022#3792023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4232021#4352022#3112023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6022021#5362022#5192023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3342021#2632022#4632023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3932021#3282022#3762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2482021#3712022#4392023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2072021#2612022#7782023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2692021#3792022#4292023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3612021#4562022#4052023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2292021#2952022#3962023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2922021#2452022#3062023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4192019#4502021#5872022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2402021#5012022#5712023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3252021#2482022#2152023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2212021#2012022#2222023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2792021#3622022#2042023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2782021#4082022#3582023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4482021#4462022#6542023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1892020#2122021#1862023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2372021#4922022#2442023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3742021#6242022#3882023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1852021#2842022#3312023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5462021#7922022#8812023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1812013#1672015#1952016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2552007#1362008#2572015

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6052019#5012021#3662023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1932020#2582021#2232022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4122021#3082022#3962023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1462020#2902021#3502022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1652016#1462018#2362019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2032012#1732013#2032014

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1332017#1332020#2082023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1542016#2012017#1922019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2262014#1702016#1642017

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2272019#2132022#2302023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2272016#1772020#972021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1402013#1282015#1892017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#642008#882009#682013

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1401978#1041991#1242004

Popularity Rankings for Jocelyn in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1111999#1382000#1992002

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3051982#3931984#3691991

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3832004#3252005#4772008

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3712020#4302021#5822022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4592002#4592005#3892006

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#4542020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#9372011#7472013#8682016

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8642018#9552019#8532020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9721980

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jocelyn a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jocelyn can be used for both boys and girls, but it is mostly seen as a girl’s name nowadays. This is due to its association with beauty and femininity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jocelyn

Jocelyn in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Astrophysicist, born 1943): An Irish astrophysicist who co-discovered the first radio pulsars in 1967.
  • Jocelyn Towne (Actress, born 1976): An American actress and producer featured in various films and TV shows.
  • Jocelyn Brown (Singer, born 1950): An American singer with a powerful voice and numerous hits in the R&B and dance music genres.
  • Jocelyn Wildenstein (Socialite, born 1940): A Swiss socialite renowned for her extensive cosmetic surgeries and high-profile lifestyle.
  • Jocelyn Enriquez (Singer, born 1974): A Filipino-American dance-pop singer popular in the 1990s.
  • Jocelyn Moorhouse (Director, born 1960): An Australian film director known for her work on both Australian and international films.
  • Jocelyn Fray ("The Mortal Instruments," 2007 Novel Series): A fiercely protective mother who hides her true nature and past to protect her daughter.
  • Jocelyn Turner ("Nashville," 2012 TV Series): A talented singer and songwriter navigating the complexities of the music industry.
  • "Jocelyn" (1997 Song by The Weeknd): A soulful and melancholic track about a lost love.
  • Jocelyn "Joss" Carver ("Mistresses," 2013 TV Series): A real estate agent dealing with personal and professional challenges.
  • "Jocelyn's Journey" (2010 Novel): Chronicles the life of a young woman overcoming adversity to find her place in the world.
  • Jocelyn Wildenstein ("Catwoman," 2004 Film): Known for her extensive plastic surgeries and often referred to as 'Catwoman.'
  • "Jocelyn and the Lion" (2008 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a young girl who befriends a lion.
  • Jocelyn Township (Ontario, Canada): A township on St. Joseph Island in Northern Ontario, featuring scenic rural landscapes.
  • Jocelyn Road (New South Wales, Australia): A street in the Sydney suburb of Ryde, surrounded by residential areas and parks.
  • Jocelyn Street (New South Wales, Australia): A residential street in the inner-west suburb of Lilyfield, known for its heritage homes.
  • Jocelyn Park (Alaska, USA): A local park offering recreational facilities and green spaces in the city of Fairbanks.
  • Jocelyn Lake (Minnesota, USA): A small lake in Minnesota, popular for fishing and outdoor activities.
  • Jocelyn Bay (Ontario, Canada): A bay on the north shore of Lake Huron, offering beautiful water views and boating opportunities.

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