Jocelyne
Every Jocelyne since 1945 — 4,228 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jocelyne
Jocelyne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,136 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 4,228 American babies have been named Jocelyne. Its peak came in 1996, when 461 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jocelyne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jocelyne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,136 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,648 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,249 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,323 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,805 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,829 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,759 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,881 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,811 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,558 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,864 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,468 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,579 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,400 |
| 2010 | 100 | #2,001 |
| 2009 | 98 | #2,081 |
| 2008 | 116 | #1,847 |
| 2007 | 166 | #1,427 |
| 2006 | 132 | #1,620 |
| 2005 | 125 | #1,617 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,952 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,955 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1,649 |
| 2001 | 103 | #1,742 |
| 2000 | 185 | #1,105 |
| 1995 | 351 | #623 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,949 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,391 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,031 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,289 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,622 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,326 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,985 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,204 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,119 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,267 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jocelyne in 2025?
Jocelyne ranked #9,136 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jocelyne?
4,228 babies have been named Jocelyne in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jocelyne most popular?
Jocelyne peaked in 1996, when 461 newborns received the name.
Is Jocelyne a boy or girl name?
Jocelyne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jocelyne rising or falling?
Jocelyne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.