How Many People Are Named Jossalyn?
Complete statistics for the name Jossalyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jossalyn is a very rare female name, with only 349 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 945,323 Americans. The vast majority, 99%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 352 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
📜 Jossalyn Through the Generations
Jossalyn saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 36 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Jossalyn are young, with 347 under 30 years old and only 5 between 30 and 60. This makes Jossalyn 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 Jossalyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jossalyn
How Many People Have the Name Jossalyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 349 people in the United States currently share the name Jossalyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 945,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jossalyn a Common or Rare Name?
Jossalyn 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 Jossalyn Mean?
Jossalyn means "creative variant of Josselyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jossalyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jossalyn Most Popular?
The name Jossalyn reached peak popularity in 2007, with 36 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 Jossalyn?
Approximately 349 people named Jossalyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 352. That works out to roughly 1 in 945,323 Americans.
Is Jossalyn a rare name?
Jossalyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 945,323 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jossalyn mean?
Jossalyn means "creative variant of Josselyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jossalyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jossalyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Jossalyn most popular?
Jossalyn peaked in 2007 with 36 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.