Joceline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Joceline is an Old French name with roots in the Germanic Gozelin, meaning joyful or good. It has evolved through various forms including Jocelin and has retained a sense of elegance. While it has no biblical background, it has become popular in both historical and modern contexts, associated with notable figures.
The name Joceline is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Joceline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Joceline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4247th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2476th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9901st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joceline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joceline"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɒsəlaɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Joceline is derived from the Old French name 'Jocelin', which itself comes from the Germanic name 'Gozelin', composed of the elements 'gōd' meaning 'good' and 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender'.
Meaning
Joyful, happy, good
Language Evolution
Gozelin, Jocelin, Joceline
Historical Usage
Joceline gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, and has seen a resurgence in modern times as a unique and elegant name.
Variants & Derivatives
Joseline, Jocelyne, Josie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Joceline is viewed as a charming and somewhat vintage name, appealing to parents looking for something distinctive yet classic.
Famous People
Joceline de la Mer, Jocelyn Bell Burnell
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joceline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Joceline"
"Joceline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4247th of 27321 | 350 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2476th of 35406 | 1,106 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9901st of 30306 | 120 |
Regional Popularity of "Joceline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Joceline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
76.55% 2821st/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
58.26% 3026th/5194 |
29.33% 1853rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.64% 2687th/4582 |
66.54% 3436th/5164 |
33.13% 2423rd/7313 |
18.61% 1389th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
77.15% 4842nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joceline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joceline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.