Joslyn
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.
Every Joslyn since 1930 — 11,255 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joslyn
Joslyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,732 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 11,255 American babies have been named Joslyn. Its peak came in 2010, when 461 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 Joslyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joslyn 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 | 63 | #2,732 | — | — |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,256 | — | — |
| 2023 | 104 | #1,914 | — | — |
| 2022 | 125 | #1,679 | — | — |
| 2021 | 156 | #1,400 | — | — |
| 2020 | 176 | #1,272 | — | — |
| 2019 | 224 | #1,099 | — | — |
| 2018 | 239 | #1,069 | — | — |
| 2017 | 285 | #929 | — | — |
| 2016 | 282 | #961 | — | — |
| 2015 | 321 | #870 | — | — |
| 2014 | 319 | #863 | — | — |
| 2013 | 385 | #717 | — | — |
| 2012 | 416 | #678 | — | — |
| 2011 | 448 | #637 | — | — |
| 2010 | 461 | #641 | — | — |
| 2009 | 432 | #674 | — | — |
| 2008 | 420 | #711 | — | — |
| 2007 | 420 | #694 | — | — |
| 2006 | 399 | #714 | — | — |
| 2005 | 372 | #729 | — | — |
| 2004 | 323 | #789 | — | — |
| 2003 | 317 | #780 | — | — |
| 2002 | 294 | #798 | — | — |
| 2001 | 210 | #1,027 | — | — |
| 2000 | 182 | #1,123 | — | — |
| 1995 | 143 | #1,206 | — | — |
| 1990 | 151 | #1,141 | — | — |
| 1985 | 86 | #1,451 | — | — |
| 1980 | 83 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,768 | — | — |
| 1970 | 32 | #2,373 | — | — |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,639 | — | — |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,473 | — | — |
| 1955 | 50 | #1,432 | — | — |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,885 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,890 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joslyn mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of modern usage, variant of Jocelyn.
How popular is the name Joslyn in 2025?
Joslyn ranked #2,732 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joslyn?
11,255 babies have been named Joslyn in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joslyn most popular?
Joslyn peaked in 2010, when 461 newborns received the name.
Is Joslyn a boy or girl name?
Joslyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joslyn rising or falling?
Joslyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.