girl's name
Jocellyn
JOS-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 55
Jocellyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jocellyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 14 |
How Popular Is Jocellyn?
In 2012, Jocellyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jocellyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jocellyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jocellyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jocellyn
- English JOS-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Jocellyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jocellyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jocellyn
How popular is the name Jocellyn?
In 2012, Jocellyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jocellyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jocellyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jocellyn?
Jocellyn has 3 syllables.
When was Jocellyn most popular?
Jocellyn peaked in 2007, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.