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Jozlyn

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Pronounced JOZ-lin /ˈdʒɒz.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: Jozlyn is a modern respelling of Jocelyn, from a medieval given name tied to the Germanic Gauts (a tribal name); later popular for girls. The Joz- spelling is a coinage; the meaning follows Jocelyn.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern respelling: Jozlyn reworks Jocelyn (said 'JOZ-lin').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningJozlyn is a modern respelling of Jocelyn, from a medieval given name tied to the Germanic Gauts (a tribal name); later popular for girls. The Joz- spelling is a coinage; the meaning follows Jocelyn.
U.S. rank (2024)#12702 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019832024

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

As a girl's name, Jozlyn is a modern respelling of Jocelyn, from a medieval given name linked to the Germanic Gauts. The spelling is a coinage, the roots old. A crisp, two-beat pick (said 'JOZ-lin').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and streamlined.

Did you know? Jozlyn gives Jocelyn a streamlined Joz- spelling. Jocelyn traces to a medieval name tied to the Germanic Gauts — a modern, tidy take, said 'JOZ-lin'.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jozlyn — Respelling of Jocelyn; Germanic tribal-name root

Variations

JocelynJoslynJoslynn

Nicknames

JozLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jozlyn mean?

Jozlyn is a respelling of Jocelyn, from a medieval name tied to the Germanic Gauts.

How do you pronounce Jozlyn?

It's said JOZ-lin /ˈdʒɒz.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jozlyn a boy or girl name?

Jozlyn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jozlyn?

Jozlyn is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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