Jocelin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jocelin means 'pledge' or 'vow' and is associated with loyalty and commitment.
Meaning of the Name Jocelin
Jocelin is a variant of the name Josceline, which is derived from the Old Germanic name Goscelin, meaning 'pledge' or 'vow.' It has roots in medieval English, French, and Germanic cultures. The name was popularized by the Norman Templars and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. Jocelin has a rich history and is associated with loyalty and commitment.
Popularity of the Name Jocelin
The popularity for the name Jocelin peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 180 births, which ranked number 2,398 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Jocelin had the most female births in 2007 with 180, which ranked number 1,351 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jocelin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 63 births to 8 births, a decline of -87.30%. Among females, Jocelin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 63 births to 8 births, a decline of -87.30%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jocelin
- 20 Year Trend of Jocelin: -92.16%
- 10 Year Trend of Jocelin: -87.30%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jocelin: -87.30%
Popularity of Jocelin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jocelin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jocelin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jocelin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jocelin
- Total Births of Jocelin: 7 (-18.65%)
- Female Births of Jocelin: 7 (-18.65%)
Given the downward trend of Jocelin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -18.65% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jocelin have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, a decrease of -18.65%.