Jocasta Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjo-KAS-tuh / /dʒəˈkæstə/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'the shining'; Latin: 'to throw'

Historical & Cultural Background

Jocasta is a name of Greek origin, most notably associated with the character in Greek mythology who was the mother and wife of Oedipus. The name has been used in various literary works, including Sophocles' tragedies. Jocasta's story explores themes of fate and familial relationships, making it a significant figure in classical literature.

Trend Summary

The name Jocasta has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.

Similar Names

JocelynJessicaJulianaJosieJoannaJacquelineJoelleJoyce

Variants

  • Jocasta
  • Iocasta

International Variants

  • Iocasta (Latin)

Famous people named Jocasta

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Fictional characters named Jocasta

Jocasta (Oedipus Rex) is a central character in the tragedy by Sophocles, known for her tragic fate.

Sibling Suggestions

JulietIsadoraCassandraOpheliaMirandaSelene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jocasta was first seen in the United States in 1956. Jocasta has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jocasta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jocasta

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19565
19795