Jocelyn is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #269 in 2020 with 1,146 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 5,293 births ranking #50. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.3%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 1,410 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.