Jocelyn is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5478 in 1999 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 16 births ranking #5114. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 160,007 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.