How Many People Are Named Jocilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Jocilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jocilyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 379 people in the US today, making up 1 in 871,816 Americans. The majority of those named Jocilyn are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 383 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jocilyn Through the Generations
Jocilyn saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 28 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Jocilyn are young adults, with 293 under 30 years old, 90 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This makes Jocilyn a name strongly associated with the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jocilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jocilyn
How Many People Have the Name Jocilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 379 people in the United States currently share the name Jocilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 871,816 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jocilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Jocilyn 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 Jocilyn Mean?
Jocilyn means "creative variant of Jocelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jocilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jocilyn Most Popular?
The name Jocilyn reached peak popularity in 2009, with 28 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 Jocilyn?
Approximately 379 people named Jocilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 383. That works out to roughly 1 in 871,816 Americans.
Is Jocilyn a rare name?
Jocilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 871,816 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jocilyn mean?
Jocilyn means "creative variant of Jocelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jocilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jocilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Jocilyn most popular?
Jocilyn peaked in 2009 with 28 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.