Jocelyn Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Jocelyn

Jocelyn Name Origin: German
Pronunciation: joss-ah-linn
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Jocelyn Name Meaning

Jocelyn literally means “bright and shining member of the Gauts tribe.” Jocelyn has come to represent a strong, confident, and radiant young woman. It’s a name that inspires thoughts of beauty, grace, and intelligence.

Origins of the Name Jocelyn

The name Jocelyn has its roots in the Germanic language, with “Gauts” meaning “member of the Gauts tribe” and “lyn” meaning “bright, shining.” So, the name Jocelyn literally means “bright and shining member of the Gauts tribe.” Pretty cool, right?

Popularity of the Name Jocelyn

While the name Jocelyn has been around for centuries, it saw a spike in popularity in the mid-20th century. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was a top 100 name in the United States, and it remains a popular choice today.

Today, the name Jocelyn is still a popular choice for parents looking for a strong, classic name for their daughter. And with its bright and shining meaning, it’s no wonder why. So, whether you’re a Jocelyn yourself or just love the name, it’s clear that this classic moniker will continue to shine for many years to come.

Final Thoughts on the Name Jocelyn

In conclusion, Jocelyn is a name with a rich history and a bright future. With its origins in the Germanic language, meaning “bright and shining member of the Gauts tribe” and its representation of beauty, grace, and intelligence, it’s no wonder it has stood the test of time and continue to be a popular choice for parents today.

Jocelyn Name Popularity

How popular is the name Jocelyn? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	1,477	5	0.0005%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	1,369	7	0.0007%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	1,454	7	0.0006%
1922	1,623	5	0.0004%
1923	1,244	13	0.0012%
1924	1,200	16	0.0014%
1925	1,716	5	0.0004%
1926	1,079	19	0.0017%
1927	1,089	19	0.0017%
1928	975	25	0.0023%
1929	836	35	0.0034%
1930	1,001	22	0.0021%
1931	798	36	0.0036%
1932	1,330	7	0.0007%
1933	982	19	0.002%
1934	747	44	0.0046%
1935	1,031	17	0.0017%
1936	981	19	0.002%
1937	936	24	0.0024%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	952	22	0.0022%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	1,192	12	0.0011%
1942	1,141	17	0.0013%
1943	1,060	23	0.0018%
1944	1,675	5	0.0004%
1945	1,052	21	0.0017%
1946	1,155	21	0.0014%
1947	1,136	26	0.0016%
1948	942	44	0.0028%
1949	1,055	35	0.0022%
1950	825	70	0.0043%
1951	500	226	0.0133%
1952	537	207	0.0119%
1953	495	259	0.0146%
1954	513	253	0.0138%
1955	460	337	0.0183%
1956	463	352	0.0186%
1957	507	305	0.0159%
1958	575	246	0.013%
1959	657	183	0.0096%
1960	688	169	0.0089%
1961	721	157	0.0083%
1962	724	154	0.0084%
1963	623	213	0.0119%
1964	635	211	0.012%
1965	573	233	0.0142%
1966	559	243	0.0156%
1967	589	212	0.014%
1968	541	270	0.018%
1969	492	347	0.0225%
1970	498	350	0.022%
1971	489	352	0.0234%
1972	510	301	0.0221%
1973	491	309	0.0238%
1974	480	324	0.0249%
1975	466	357	0.0278%
1976	462	371	0.0288%
1977	262	918	0.0681%
1978	284	794	0.0591%
1979	325	686	0.0487%
1980	324	720	0.0492%
1981	295	791	0.0538%
1982	326	711	0.0476%
1983	319	692	0.0469%
1984	277	835	0.0561%
1985	284	839	0.0553%
1986	288	823	0.0545%
1987	258	950	0.0623%
1988	239	1,078	0.0692%
1989	248	1,053	0.0653%
1990	217	1,290	0.0778%
1991	215	1,333	0.0818%
1992	165	1,811	0.1135%
1993	164	1,897	0.1217%
1994	157	2,037	0.1327%
1995	148	2,172	0.1441%
1996	127	2,480	0.1656%
1997	121	2,609	0.1764%
1998	128	2,568	0.1716%
1999	132	2,464	0.1645%
2000	122	2,729	0.1786%
2001	123	2,814	0.1868%
2002	91	3,517	0.2347%
2003	87	3,710	0.2439%
2004	85	3,734	0.245%
2005	87	3,667	0.2398%
2006	73	4,363	0.2786%
2007	50	5,288	0.3352%
2008	67	4,367	0.2825%
2009	71	4,108	0.2748%
2010	65	3,974	0.2758%
2011	71	3,716	0.2608%
2012	93	3,216	0.2257%
2013	99	3,146	0.221%
2014	115	2,736	0.1878%
2015	132	2,439	0.1676%
2016	145	2,083	0.1445%
2017	159	1,809	0.1296%
2018	190	1,531	0.1114%
2019	192	1,503	0.111%
2020	268	1,098	0.0863%
2021	286	1,002	0.082%
2022	319	981	0.0744%
2023	345	864	0.0668%

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Names Like Jocelyn

If you like Jocelyn, you’ll love these other names like Jocelyn.

What names are variants of Jocelyn?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Jocelyn.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Jasolin	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocelin	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocelina	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joceline	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocelle	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocelyn	Member of the Gauts	German
Jocelyne	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocelynn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocelynne	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joci	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocia	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jocinta	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joclyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josalind	Modern blend of Jocelyn and Rosalind.	English

Josaline
Josalyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josalynn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joscelin	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josceline	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joscelyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joseline	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joselyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joselyne
Josilin	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josilyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joslin	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josline	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joslyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joslyne	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German

Joslynn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joslynne	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Joss	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jossalin	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Jossalyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josselyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josselynne	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German
Josslyn	Happy, Joyful. Alternate Spelling: Jocelyn, Jocelynn, Jocelyne.	Latin
Joycelin
Joycelyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts; lord	Latin
Jozlyn	A member of the German tribe, the Gauts	German

What names sound like Jocelyn?

If you like how Jocelyn sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Jocelyn.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jacelyn		American
Joycelynn	Lord	Latin

What names are similar to Jocelyn?

Find a name that’s like Jocelyn, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jazzlyn		American
Jessie	He sees	Hebrew

Yoslene		Modern

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Siblings of Jocelyn

Mamas with kids named Jocelyn also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Brielle	God is my strength	French
Allison	Noble one	German

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Jocelyn Jun 28 at 6:01 pm

I think the name is pretty and suits me alot. I have some german blood to

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- Jocelyn Sep 5 at 5:49 pm
  
  I agree it does suit us lol. It’s a beautiful name and I believe I embody the meaning of the name. Jocelyns rock
  
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Amber Oct 21 at 8:32 am

We just thought it was elegant and not too common. We also like the nicknames we can use with it! JoJo, Jocie, Jo, JJ

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Samanntha Aug 13 at 12:10 pm

It means joyous and full of life. It fits my oldest daughter perfectly.

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Tisha Mar 10 at 11:16 am

Well I had actually already had picked out the name 10 year’s earlier when I was pregnant with my youngest son and obviously I wasn’t going to name him that. I had the ideal of somehow taking mine and my husband’s names his name is Josh or Joshua and my middle name is Lynn. Josh-Lynn and then basically got rid of the sh sound Josalynn then of course googled it and the most common way of spelling it is Jocelyn

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