How Many People Are Named Josslyn?
Complete statistics for the name Josslyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Josslyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 154,383 Americans today, making it truly unique. With only 2,138 people named Josslyn living in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2011 when 179 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 2,156 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Josslyn Through the Generations
Josslyn emerged as a modern choice, with its peak popularity occurring in 2011, where 179 babies received this name. The majority of those named Josslyn are under 30 years old, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary name. As of now, there are 2,138 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with the average age being 15, suggesting a declining trend since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Josslyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Josslyn
How Many People Have the Name Josslyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,138 people in the United States currently share the name Josslyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,383 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Josslyn a Common or Rare Name?
Josslyn 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 Josslyn Mean?
Josslyn means "creative variant of Jocelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Josslyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Josslyn Most Popular?
The name Josslyn reached peak popularity in 2011, with 179 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 Josslyn?
Approximately 2,138 people named Josslyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,156. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,383 Americans.
Is Josslyn a rare name?
Josslyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,383 Americans has this name.
What does the name Josslyn mean?
Josslyn means "creative variant of Jocelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Josslyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Josslyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Josslyn most popular?
Josslyn peaked in 2011 with 179 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.