Josalyn
Every Josalyn since 1951 — 2,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josalyn
Josalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,490 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 2,120 American babies have been named Josalyn. Its peak came in 2009, when 113 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 Josalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,490 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,677 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,699 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,840 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,844 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,866 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,486 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,886 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,454 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,554 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,274 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,749 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,787 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,385 |
| 2011 | 87 | #2,181 |
| 2010 | 105 | #1,917 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1,870 |
| 2008 | 106 | #1,983 |
| 2007 | 101 | #2,027 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2,335 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,974 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,298 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,331 |
| 2002 | 81 | #2,106 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,826 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,299 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,713 |
| 1990 | 52 | #2,383 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,345 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,609 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,674 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,249 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josalyn in 2025?
Josalyn ranked #12,490 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josalyn?
2,120 babies have been named Josalyn in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josalyn most popular?
Josalyn peaked in 2009, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Josalyn a boy or girl name?
Josalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josalyn rising or falling?
Josalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.