How Many People Are Named Josilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Josilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Josilyn is a very rare female name, with only 1,114 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 296,190 Americans. The majority of Josilyns are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,127 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Josilyn Through the Generations
Josilyn peaked in popularity in 2006 with 69 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, most Josilyns are young adults, with 940 under 30 years old, 181 aged between 30 and 60, and only 6 over 60. This age distribution highlights how the name is predominantly associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Josilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Josilyn
How Many People Have the Name Josilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,114 people in the United States currently share the name Josilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 296,190 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Josilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Josilyn 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 Josilyn Mean?
Josilyn means "creative variant of Josie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Josilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Josilyn Most Popular?
The name Josilyn reached peak popularity in 2006, with 69 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 Josilyn?
Approximately 1,114 people named Josilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,127. That works out to roughly 1 in 296,190 Americans.
Is Josilyn a rare name?
Josilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 296,190 Americans has this name.
What does the name Josilyn mean?
Josilyn means "creative variant of Josie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Josilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Josilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Josilyn most popular?
Josilyn peaked in 2006 with 69 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.