How Many People Are Named Jocelin?
Complete statistics for the name Jocelin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jocelin, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,569 people in the US today, making up 1 in 128,454 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 74% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 2,604 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jocelin Through the Generations
Jocelin, a name that's been around for centuries but only recently gained traction, saw its peak in 2007 with 180 births. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With most of its 2,569 living bearers under 30, Jocelin remains a youthful choice, with only a handful of people over 60 carrying the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jocelin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jocelin
How Many People Have the Name Jocelin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,569 people in the United States currently share the name Jocelin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 128,454 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jocelin a Common or Rare Name?
Jocelin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jocelin Mean?
Jocelin means "creative variant of Jocelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jocelin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jocelin Most Popular?
The name Jocelin reached peak popularity in 2007, with 180 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jocelin?
Approximately 2,569 people named Jocelin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,604. That works out to roughly 1 in 128,454 Americans.
Is Jocelin a rare name?
Jocelin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 128,454 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jocelin mean?
Jocelin means "creative variant of Jocelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jocelin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jocelin are male and 100% are female.
When was Jocelin most popular?
Jocelin peaked in 2007 with 180 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.