Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Josalynn since 1977
Babies named Josalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 332 |
| 2010s | 271 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Josalynn is a modern American name that emerged in the late 1970s, first recorded in Social Security data in 1977. Its usage grew steadily, reaching a peak in 2009, the year it was most frequently given. Since 2010, however, the name has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting a shift away from the 'lynn' suffix trend. Although it has not appeared in top state rankings in recent years, Josalynn remains a recognizable example of late-20th-century American name creation, blending the popular sounds of Jocelyn and Lynn.
Josalynn is a modern American coinage that blends elements of the name Jocelyn (itself from the medieval masculine name Joscelin, derived from a Germanic root meaning 'a member of the Gauts') with the popular suffix -lynn. It first appeared in the late 1970s and gained moderate usage, peaking in 2009, but has since declined. The name follows a tradition of creating melodic feminine names by combining familiar sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Josie, Lynn, Jo
Sibling names for Josalynn
Names that share Josalynn's style, for a brother or sister.
