Josslyn
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "Happy, Joyful. Alternate Spelling: Jocelyn, Jocelynn, Jocelyne."
- Origin
- Latin
Josslyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,156 baby girls have been named Josslyn. The name peaked in 2011 with 179 US births that year (rank #1318). In 2024, ranked #4505 nationally — 3,187 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Josslyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Josslyn births are: California (210), Texas (157), Florida (55).
Other Latin-Origin Names Like Josslyn
If you like Josslyn's Latin origin, consider these related names: Abantiades, Academia, Albinia, Alexondra, Alida. Browse all Latin names →
7-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Josslyn's exact length and starting letter: Jaantje, Jacalyn, Jacelyn, Jacenta, Jacinda.
Quick Facts About Josslyn
Variant Forms
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Compare Josslyn to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Josslyn against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).