How Many People Are Named Joslyn?
Complete statistics for the name Joslyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joslyn is a very rare female name, with only 10,926 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,203 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 71% of those named Joslyn being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 11,189 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joslyn Through the Generations
Joslyn peaked in popularity in 2010 with 461 births, marking a high point in its relatively recent rise. Today, the average age of someone named Joslyn is 25, with a significant majority, 7,937 individuals, falling under the 30-year-old mark. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with fewer people named Joslyn aged between 30 and 60, and even fewer over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joslyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Joslyn
How Many People Have the Name Joslyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,497 people in the United States currently share the name Joslyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 132,739 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joslyn a Common or Rare Name?
Joslyn 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 Joslyn Mean?
Joslyn 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 Joslyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Joslyn Most Popular?
The name Joslyn reached peak popularity in 2010, with 461 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 Joslyn?
Approximately 2,497 people named Joslyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,497. That works out to roughly 1 in 132,739 Americans.
Is Joslyn a rare name?
Joslyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 132,739 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joslyn mean?
Joslyn means "creative variant of Josie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Joslyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Joslyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Joslyn most popular?
Joslyn peaked in 2010 with 461 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.