Yocelyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationYAH-suh-lin / /ˈjɒs.ə.lɪn/English; Latin
Meaning
English: Joyful; Latin: Young
Historical & Cultural Background
Yocelyn is a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has roots in Old French and Latin. The name Jocelyn was originally a surname derived from the name of a tribe in ancient Gaul. Over time, it evolved into a given name, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries. Yocelyn, as a variant, reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings.
Trend Summary
Yocelyn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jocelyn
- Joslyn
International Variants
- Jocelyne (French)
- Yoselin (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yocelyn was first seen in the United States in 1987. Yocelyn has ranked as high as #1300 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Yocelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yocelyn (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 9 |