Joslin Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOZ-lin / ˈdʒɒz.lɪn

Old French; English

Meaning

Old French: joyful; English: little Joseph

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Joslin has roots in Old French, where it was derived from the name 'Josse' or 'Jocelyn', which means 'joyful'. It became popular in England during the Middle Ages. Over time, it has evolved into a more modern form and has been used as both a first name and a surname. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions.

Trend Summary

The name Joslin has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage in recent years.

Similar Names

JocelynJadenJuliusJonasJosiahJovian

Variants

  • Jocelyn
  • Joslyn

International Variants

  • Jocelyn (French)
  • Jocelyne (French)
  • Joseline (Spanish)

Famous people named Joslin

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Fictional characters named Joslin

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Sibling Suggestions

JasperJulianJordanJaxonJett

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joslin was first seen in the United States in 1977. Joslin has ranked as high as #1090 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Joslin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Joslin

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197710