Jocie

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOH-see /ˈdʒoʊ.si/High

Meaning: A pet form, variously of Jocelyn ('a member of the Gauts', Germanic; linked by sound to 'joy') and Josephine ('God will add', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Joyful; a pet form of Jocelyn/Josephine: Jocie. Crisp, friendly, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic, Hebrew

MeaningA pet form, variously of Jocelyn ('a member of the Gauts', Germanic; linked by sound to 'joy') and Josephine ('God will add', Hebrew); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9834 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 690

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jocie is a pet form, variously of Jocelyn ('a member of the Gauts', Germanic; linked by sound to 'joy') and Josephine ('God will add', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, friendly name (said 'JOH-see').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare on its own, joyful at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jocie is a pet form, variously of Jocelyn and Josephine ('God will add') — a crisp, friendly name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOH-see').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Jocie — nickname; routes layered

Variations

JosieJocyJocee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jocie mean?

Jocie is a pet form, variously of Jocelyn and Josephine ('God will add'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jocie?

It's said JOH-see /ˈdʒoʊ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jocie a boy or girl name?

Jocie is a girl's name.

How popular is Jocie?

Jocie is a very rare name in the U.S.