Joselyn
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.
Every Joselyn since 1933 — 18,219 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joselyn
Joselyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,504 in 2025 with 142 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 18,219 American babies have been named Joselyn. Its peak came in 2007, when 1,577 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 Joselyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joselyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 142 | #1,504 | — | — |
| 2024 | 196 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 2023 | 170 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 2022 | 177 | #1,329 | — | — |
| 2021 | 220 | #1,123 | — | — |
| 2020 | 217 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 2019 | 252 | #1,022 | — | — |
| 2018 | 279 | #952 | — | — |
| 2017 | 333 | #820 | — | — |
| 2016 | 388 | #735 | — | — |
| 2015 | 416 | #688 | — | — |
| 2014 | 464 | #618 | — | — |
| 2013 | 648 | #474 | — | — |
| 2012 | 678 | #461 | — | — |
| 2011 | 864 | #372 | — | — |
| 2010 | 835 | #382 | — | — |
| 2009 | 981 | #336 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,086 | #308 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,577 | #221 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,054 | #314 | — | — |
| 2005 | 762 | #409 | — | — |
| 2004 | 741 | #412 | — | — |
| 2003 | 625 | #475 | — | — |
| 2002 | 506 | #545 | — | — |
| 2001 | 412 | #611 | — | — |
| 2000 | 381 | #650 | — | — |
| 1995 | 240 | #820 | — | — |
| 1990 | 147 | #1,173 | — | — |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,770 | — | — |
| 1980 | 40 | #2,406 | — | — |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,837 | — | — |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,603 | — | — |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,431 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,031 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,773 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,809 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joselyn mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.
How popular is the name Joselyn in 2025?
Joselyn ranked #1,504 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 142 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joselyn?
18,219 babies have been named Joselyn in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joselyn most popular?
Joselyn peaked in 2007, when 1,577 newborns received the name.
Is Joselyn a boy or girl name?
Joselyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joselyn rising or falling?
Joselyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.