Jocelyn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Joyous; Happy
Background: The name Jocelyn originates from the Old French name 'Joceline,' which is derived from the Latin name 'Iodocus.' The name conveys meanings related to joy and happiness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#340
Total births
112,609
Most popular decade
2000s
(115,446 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-274 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1900
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1975
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,464
- Peak year
- 1993
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #3,042
- Most recent year
- 2016
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,743
Female
- First year
- 1900
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,723
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 5,293
- Peak rank
- #50
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 808
- Recent rank
- #389
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).