Jocelyn
girl name#393 in 2025Jocelyn entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #50 in 2007, ranks #393 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1900–2025
#393
rank today
#50
peak (2007)
788
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1723 |
| 1910s | #2051 |
| 1920s | #1201 |
| 1930s | #875 |
| 1940s | #976 |
| 1950s | #540 |
| 1960s | #603 |
| 1970s | #422 |
| 1980s | #287 |
| 1990s | #157 |
| 2000s | #86 |
| 2010s | #128 |
| 2020s | #334 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jocelyn has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 110,000 people named Jocelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jocelyn alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jocelyn in 2025?
- Jocelyn ranks #393 among US girl names in 2025, with 788 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jocelyn most popular?
- Jocelyn peaked in 2007, reaching #50 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jocelyn with classmates?
- Jocelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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