Joselyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Joselyn is an Old French-derived name rooted in the Germanic 'Gautzelin', meaning 'little Gaut' or 'son of Gaut'. The name has evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 20th century in English-speaking regions. It carries a modern and elegant image, with variants like Jocelyn and Josie. There are no direct biblical references associated with the name.
The name Joselyn is most popular in Nevada, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Joselyn has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Joselyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6372nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3091st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2738th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1168th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 430th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 867th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joselyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joselyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒoʊz.lɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Joselyn is derived from the Old French name 'Joscelin', which itself comes from the Germanic name 'Gautzelin', meaning 'little Gaut' or 'son of Gaut'. Gaut was a common name element in Germanic cultures.
Meaning
little Gaut, son of Gaut
Language Evolution
Gautzelin, Joscelin, Joselyn
Historical Usage
The name Joselyn gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a feminine form of the traditionally masculine name Joscelin.
Variants & Derivatives
Jocelyn, Josie, Joss
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Joselyn is perceived as a modern and elegant name with a feminine touch, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Joselyn Cano, Joselyn M. C. S., Joselyn Thibault
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joselyn"
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 "Joselyn"
"Joselyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6372nd of 9204 | 25 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3091st of 12526 | 274 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2738th of 19264 | 431 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1168th of 27321 | 2,249 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 430th of 35406 | 11,331 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 867th of 30306 | 3,757 |
Regional Popularity of "Joselyn" 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 "Joselyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
45.54% 1586th/3483 |
- |
74.26% 3003rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.00% 1511th/3685 |
18.82% 842nd/4475 |
27.71% 1439th/5194 |
13.38% 845th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.35% 520th/4582 |
10.21% 527th/5164 |
5.87% 429th/7313 |
4.93% 368th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.19% 924th/3984 |
23.89% 1072nd/4487 |
12.15% 829th/6822 |
13.37% 839th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joselyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joselyn" 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.