Josceline Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOS-uh-leen / /ˈdʒɒs.ə.lɪn/Old French; Latin
Meaning
Old French: Little Goth; Latin: Divine
Historical & Cultural Background
Josceline is derived from the Old French name 'Joscelin', which itself comes from the Germanic name 'Gozlin'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in medieval Europe. It has seen a resurgence in modern times as a feminine variant, reflecting a trend towards gender-neutral names.
Trend Summary
Josceline has seen a modest increase in popularity in recent years, particularly as a unique alternative to more common names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jocelyn
- Joscelin
International Variants
- Jocelyne (French)
- Jocelyn (English)
Famous people named Josceline
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Fictional characters named Josceline
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Josceline was first seen in the United States in 1992. Josceline has ranked as high as #1255 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Josceline has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Josceline
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |