Jocee

Meaning & origin

Jocee is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, after which its usage has steadily declined. As of the latest data, the name is not ranked in the top 1000, placing it among rare choices. The name's formation follows a common pattern of taking familiar root names like Jo and adding a trendy suffix, resulting in a soft, feminine sound. Jocee has no strong ties to any particular state or region, and its top states list is empty, indicating broad but infrequent usage across the country. Parents drawn to Jocee often pair it with stylish sibling names such as Mila, Avery, Mason, or Logan.

Jocee appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed as a feminine variant of Jocelyn or a diminutive of names like Josephine or Joanna. The name Jocelyn itself derives from the Old German name Gautselin, a diminutive of names beginning with Gaut, meaning 'Goth' or 'a member of the Geats.' Jocee emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1994, and saw its peak usage in 2010. It is primarily given to girls.