Josslyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
'Josslyn' means 'playful' or 'merry'.
Meaning of the Name Josslyn
'Josslyn' is a feminine name of English origin. It is derived from the name 'Jocelyn', which means 'playful' or 'merry'. The name has variations in spelling, including 'Jocelyn' and 'Joslyn'. 'Josslyn' is a modern and unique twist on the traditional name, often given to girls with a sense of adventure and charm.
Popularity of the Name Josslyn
The popularity for the name Josslyn peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 179 births, which ranked number 2,363 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Josslyn had the most female births in 2011 with 179, which ranked number 1,311 out of 19,581 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Josslyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 154 births to 33 births, a decline of -78.57%. Among females, Josslyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 154 births to 33 births, a decline of -78.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Josslyn
- 20 Year Trend of Josslyn: 57.14%
- 10 Year Trend of Josslyn: -78.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Josslyn: -78.57%
Popularity of Josslyn by State
Among females, Josslyn was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Josslyn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Josslyn
- Total Births of Josslyn: 28 (-14.28%)
- Female Births of Josslyn: 28 (-14.28%)
Given the downward trend of Josslyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. For Females, births for Josslyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 28 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.28%.