The name Joycelyn is a girl's name meaning "joyous lake".

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The compound name Joycelyn, which combines the names Joyce and Lyn and also is a spin on Jocelyn, was brought to widespread attention via the first African-American female surgeon general, Joycelyn Elders, who served under President Bill Clinton in the 1990s. 

Although Joyce and Lynn were popular names in the 1930s and 40s, this name is unlikely to resonate now.

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The name Joycelyn is currently ranked #908 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #708 in 1935. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in JOYCELYN, JOYCELYN, and JOYCELYN.

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