Jocelin
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.
Every Jocelin since 1966 — 2,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jocelin
Jocelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,364 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,612 American babies have been named Jocelin. Its peak came in 2007, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jocelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jocelin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,364 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,259 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,646 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,671 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,581 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,649 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,920 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,932 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,394 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,206 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,560 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,057 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,428 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,788 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,991 |
| 2010 | 87 | #2,229 |
| 2009 | 106 | #1,965 |
| 2008 | 118 | #1,830 |
| 2007 | 180 | #1,351 |
| 2006 | 168 | #1,369 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,748 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,773 |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,569 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1,776 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1,770 |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,907 |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,200 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,394 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,340 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,675 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,288 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,621 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jocelin mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.
How popular is the name Jocelin in 2025?
Jocelin ranked #11,364 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jocelin?
2,612 babies have been named Jocelin in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jocelin most popular?
Jocelin peaked in 2007, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Jocelin a boy or girl name?
Jocelin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jocelin rising or falling?
Jocelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.