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Joslyn
OriginSpelling variation of Jocelyn, German
Meaning"member of the Gauts tribe"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#2732
2025 SSA
About Joslyn
Much less popular than the original spelling of Jocelyn, though still given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year. While it might be tempting to go with this more phonetic spelling, we recommend sticking with the traditional name.
Joslyn is also given to boys.
Pronounced JOHS-lin.
As of October 2026, Joslyn ranked #7531 in US births in 1996 SSA, peaked at #5470 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #863 | 319 | 178.6 |
| 2015 | #870 | 321 | 179.8 |
| 2016 | #961 | 282 | 159.1 |
| 2017 | #928 | 285 | 165.1 |
| 2018 | #1,070 | 238 | 139.9 |
| 2019 | #1,099 | 224 | 133.5 |
| 2020 | #1,272 | 176 | 108.9 |
| 2021 | #1,405 | 155 | 94.5 |
| 2022 | #1,688 | 124 | 75.6 |
| 2023 | #1,912 | 104 | 64.8 |
| 2024 | #2,252 | 83 | 51.2 |
| 2025 | #2,732 | 63 | 39.2 |
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Joslyn in pop culture
- Joslyn PoeGirl
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