Jocelyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #6226 in 1996 with 9 recorded births. This places Jocelyn in the bottom 41% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 16 births ranking #5114. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 210,470 boys born was named Jocelyn. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jocelyn is a polished classic with a bright, familiar sound. It feels graceful and modern even though its roots are much older and more complex than many people assume.
The name travelled through medieval French and English use and later became especially popular for girls. Its modern image is softer and more lyrical than its older root might suggest.