girl's name
Jocasta
joh-KAS-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 37
Jocasta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jocasta Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 3 |
How Popular Is Jocasta?
In 2017, Jocasta was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Jocasta Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jocasta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jocasta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jocasta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jocasta
- English joh-KAS-tuh
Sibling Names for Jocasta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jocasta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jocasta
How popular is the name Jocasta?
In 2017, Jocasta was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Jocasta a girl's or a boy's name?
Jocasta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jocasta?
Jocasta has 3 syllables.
When was Jocasta most popular?
Jocasta peaked in 2003, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.