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Jozelynn

JOHZ-lin · Variation of Jocelyn, meaning 'little Goth' or 'member of the Gaut tribe' or of uncertain origin.

Peak popularity
2007
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jozelynn since 2002

Babies named Jozelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6111720102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s60
2010s47
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jozelynn is a 21st-century invention, first recorded in 2002 and peaking in popularity in 2007. The name has remained stable in usage, with a rank outside the top 1000 for all years. Its creation reflects a broader trend of substituting 'z' for 's' in established names like Jocelyn. Though data from top states is not available for such a low-frequency name, the variant Jocelyn has been more common nationwide. Jozelynn remains a rare choice, used by fewer than one in a million newborns in the most recent year.

Jozelynn is a modern phonetic variant of Jocelyn, an Old French name brought to England by the Normans. Jocelyn derives from the Germanic tribal name Gaut, via Latinized Jocellus. The spelling with 'z' reflects a contemporary trend for distinctive personalization, and the name has been used in the United States since the early 2000s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jozy, Lynn, Jozie

Variants: Jocelyn, Joselyn, Jocelynn, Josalyn

Sibling names for Jozelynn

Names that share Jozelynn's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jozelynn mean?
Jozelynn is a modern spelling variant of Jocelyn, which likely means 'little Goth' or 'member of the Gaut tribe', though its ultimate origin is debated.
How popular is the name Jozelynn currently?
According to U.S. Social Security data, Jozelynn has remained very rare, with fewer than five births per year in recent years and no rank in the top 1000. Its peak year was 2007.
Is Jozelynn a boy or girl name?
Jozelynn is almost exclusively used for girls.