girl's name
Jocilyn
JOS-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 383
Jocilyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 9 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 2009, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jocilyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 91 |
How Popular Is Jocilyn?
In 2018, Jocilyn was given to 9 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 Jocilyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jocilyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jocilyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jocilyn
- English JOS-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Jocilyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jocilyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jocilyn
How popular is the name Jocilyn?
In 2018, Jocilyn was given to 9 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 Jocilyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jocilyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jocilyn?
Jocilyn has 3 syllables.
When was Jocilyn most popular?
Jocilyn peaked in 2009, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.