Declining since 2011, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jocelynne since 1978
Babies named Jocelynne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Jocelynne is a rare feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1978. Its highest popularity came in 2011, when it achieved its peak rank, but since then it has been in decline. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942 nationally, with about 1 in every 321,453 births. The name is a variant of the more common Jocelyn, itself derived from a medieval French and Germanic origin. The spelling Jocelynne, with its double n and final e, gives it a distinctly modern and elaborated feel, but it has never achieved widespread use. Its trajectory since the 2011 peak shows a clear downward trend. Jocelynne is used almost exclusively for girls, and its rarity offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon but with recognizable roots.
Jocelynne is a variant spelling of Jocelyn, itself an Anglicized form of the Old French name Joscelin, which came from the Germanic personal name Gautelen, a diminutive of names beginning with the element Gaut (meaning 'Geat', a member of a North Germanic tribe). By the Middle Ages, Jocelyn was used for both sexes, but in modern times it is predominantly female. The spelling Jocelynne, with a double n and final e, became popular in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joss, Jocelyn, Josie
Sibling names for Jocelynne
Names that share Jocelynne's style, for a brother or sister.
