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Joselyn

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Pronounced JOS-uh-lin /ˈdʒɒs.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered English as JocelynMedium

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Jocelyn meaning 'member of the Gautzelin tribe,' a Germanic name brought to England by the Normans. It has been popular in the U.S. for girls since the 1970s in various spellings.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningMember of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered English as Jocelyn
U.S. rank (2025)#1504 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births142 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,209

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719332025

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

Joselyn is a spelling variant of Jocelyn, from the Old French form of the Germanic name Gautzelin (member of the Gautz tribe, possibly from the Gothic gods). It entered England with the Normans after 1066 and became both a masculine and feminine name over time.

Joselyn appeared in U.S. birth data from the 1970s and has been used steadily. It ranked #1205 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Jocelyn/Joselyn was originally a male given name in medieval England — it crossed to female use in the 20th century, becoming one of the more successful boy-to-girl name crossovers of the mid-20th century.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Jocelyn — Germanic/Norman etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JocelynJosslynJoceline

Nicknames

JosJossLynn

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Madelyn— three-syllable -lyn ending name in the same popular wave
Brooklyn— two/three-syllable place-name with the same -lyn ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joselyn mean?

Joselyn means 'member of the Gautz tribe,' a spelling variant of Jocelyn, from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin brought to England by the Normans.

How do you pronounce Joselyn?

It's said JOS-uh-lin — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joselyn a boy or girl name?

Joselyn is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Joselyn?

Joselyn ranked #1205 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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