Yoselyn
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a modern variant of Jocelyn, by folk etymology interpreted as a feminine form of Jose/José.
Every Yoselyn since 1985 — 1,797 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yoselyn
Yoselyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,839 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,797 American babies have been named Yoselyn. Its peak came in 2007, when 186 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 Yoselyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yoselyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,839 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,952 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,161 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,303 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,409 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,544 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,442 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,767 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,767 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,080 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,763 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,421 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,972 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,596 |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,071 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1,885 |
| 2009 | 128 | #1,726 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,901 |
| 2007 | 186 | #1,316 |
| 2006 | 123 | #1,708 |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,252 |
| 2004 | 90 | #2,043 |
| 2003 | 71 | #2,367 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,240 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,089 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,978 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,952 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,402 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,666 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoselyn mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a modern variant of Jocelyn, by folk etymology interpreted as a feminine form of Jose/José.
How popular is the name Yoselyn in 2025?
Yoselyn ranked #8,839 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yoselyn?
1,797 babies have been named Yoselyn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yoselyn most popular?
Yoselyn peaked in 2007, when 186 newborns received the name.
Is Yoselyn a boy or girl name?
Yoselyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yoselyn rising or falling?
Yoselyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.