Josselyn
Every Josselyn since 1974 — 3,330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josselyn
Josselyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,313 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,330 American babies have been named Josselyn. Its peak came in 2007, when 257 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 Josselyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josselyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,313 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,255 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,032 |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,052 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,315 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,835 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,578 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,573 |
| 2017 | 94 | #2,079 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,948 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,990 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,687 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1,638 |
| 2012 | 148 | #1,506 |
| 2011 | 151 | #1,483 |
| 2010 | 166 | #1,388 |
| 2009 | 169 | #1,399 |
| 2008 | 188 | #1,317 |
| 2007 | 257 | #1,028 |
| 2006 | 172 | #1,351 |
| 2005 | 118 | #1,684 |
| 2004 | 111 | #1,741 |
| 2003 | 88 | #2,036 |
| 2002 | 71 | #2,295 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,312 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,521 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,858 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,560 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,850 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,589 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josselyn in 2025?
Josselyn ranked #5,313 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josselyn?
3,330 babies have been named Josselyn in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josselyn most popular?
Josselyn peaked in 2007, when 257 newborns received the name.
Is Josselyn a boy or girl name?
Josselyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josselyn rising or falling?
Josselyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.