Joslin
Every Joslin since 1951 — 1,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joslin
Joslin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,988 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 1,416 American babies have been named Joslin. Its peak came in 2010, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Joslin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joslin 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 | 5 | #15,988 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,273 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,704 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,443 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,095 | — | — |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,186 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,549 | — | — |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,944 | — | — |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,736 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,915 | — | — |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,538 | — | — |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,750 | — | — |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,037 | — | — |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,190 | — | — |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,329 | — | — |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,677 | — | — |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,143 | — | — |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,872 | — | — |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,307 | — | — |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,284 | — | — |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,105 | — | — |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,870 | — | — |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,155 | — | — |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,219 | — | — |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,143 | — | — |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,771 | — | — |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,143 | — | — |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,161 | — | — |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,778 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,074 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,764 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,033 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joslin in 2025?
Joslin ranked #15,988 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joslin?
1,416 babies have been named Joslin in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joslin most popular?
Joslin peaked in 2010, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Joslin a boy or girl name?
Joslin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joslin rising or falling?
Joslin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.