How Many People Are Named Josselin?
Complete statistics for the name Josselin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Josselin is a very rare female name, with only 844 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 390,943 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 64 births, but its modernity is clear since nearly all Josselins are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 852 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
📜 Josselin Through the Generations
Josselin has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2007, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 777 under-30 and only 75 aged 30-60, it's evident that Josselin is predominantly a young name. The average age of 18 further emphasizes its youthfulness, indicating that it's likely to continue declining as older generations pass.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Josselin's French roots
📄 About the Name Josselin
How Many People Have the Name Josselin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 844 people in the United States currently share the name Josselin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 390,943 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Josselin a Common or Rare Name?
Josselin 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 Josselin Mean?
Josselin means "French origin, meaning 'God's gift'" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Josselin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Josselin Most Popular?
The name Josselin reached peak popularity in 2007, with 64 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 Josselin?
Approximately 844 people named Josselin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 852. That works out to roughly 1 in 390,943 Americans.
Is Josselin a rare name?
Josselin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 390,943 Americans has this name.
What does the name Josselin mean?
Josselin means "French origin, meaning 'God's gift'" and comes from French origins.
Is Josselin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Josselin are male and 100% are female.
When was Josselin most popular?
Josselin peaked in 2007 with 64 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.