Jocelyn

Girl's name

Jocelyn is of Old French origin, derived from the name Joscelin. It has roots in Germanic languages and means "member of the Gauts tribe."

Meaning Member of the Gaut Germanic tribe
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 808 Falling
Peak year 2007

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jocelyn Bell Burnell - Discovered pulsars in astronomy.
  • Jocelyn Wildenstein - Socialite known for extensive plastic surgery.
  • Jocelyn Brown - American singer known for disco and house music.
  • Jocelyn Moorhouse - Australian film director and screenwriter.
  • Jocelyn Brando - American actress and sister of Marlon Brando.
  • Jocelyn Enriquez - Filipina-American singer known for dance music.
  • Jocelyn Pook - British composer known for film soundtracks.
  • Jocelyn Quivrin - French actor known for "Syriana" and "99 francs."
  • Jocelyn Thibault - Canadian ice hockey player.
  • Jocelyn Lai - Malaysian actress known for "The Garden of Evening Mists."

Sisters for Jocelyn

Girl names closely related to Jocelyn

Delilah Lexi Ariel Camilla Roselyn Elena Melanie Davina

Brothers for Jocelyn

Boy names closely related to Jocelyn

Abel Ezra Jesse Elias Xavier Isaiah Johnny Victor

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jocelyn

Jocelin Joceline Jocelyne Jocelynn Joselin Joseline Joselyn Joselyne

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