girl name
Jocelyn
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#393 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Jocelyn in the US, 1880–2025
Jocelyn first appears in US records in 1900. It peaked in 2007, when 5,293 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 788.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jocelyn a boy or a girl name?
Jocelyn is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jocelyn?
In 2025, Jocelyn ranked #393 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jocelyn most popular?
Jocelyn was most popular in 2007, when about 5,293 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.