Josselyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOSS-uh-lin / ˈdʒɒs.ə.lɪnEnglish; French
Meaning
English: joyful; French: little Joseph
Historical & Cultural Background
Josselyn is derived from the Old French name Joscelin, which itself comes from the Germanic name Gautselin. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Josselyn has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jocelyn
- Joslin
International Variants
- Jocelyne (French)
- Josseline (French)
- Josselyn (Spanish)
Famous people named Josselyn
Josselyn Garciglia is a notable American actress known for her roles in various television series.
Josselyn Duffy is a recognized American author who has published several novels.
Fictional characters named Josselyn
Josselyn is a character in the novel 'The Last Summer' by Rebecca S. Buck, where she plays a pivotal role in the story.
Josselyn is featured in the animated series 'The Adventures of Josselyn,' where she embarks on various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Josselyn was first seen in the United States in 1974. Josselyn has ranked as high as #1131 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Josselyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Josselyn (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 111 |
| 2005 | 118 |
| 2006 | 172 |
| 2007 | 257 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 166 |
| 2011 | 151 |
| 2012 | 148 |
| 2013 | 131 |
| 2014 | 125 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 49 |