Jocelyn is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #123 in 2001 with 2,827 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 5,293 births ranking #50. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.7%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 637 girls 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.