Jocelyn
Pronunciation: [ j-AWSL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jocelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 352 babies have been named Jocelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jocelyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,621 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,621
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Jocelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #389.
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About the Name Jocelyn
Jocelyn is a boy name .
Is Jocelyn a boy or girl name? Jocelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,621 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #389. Jocelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jocelyn is currently ranked #23,621 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jocelyn include Joc, Joce, Jocey, Joceie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Joy, Joie, and Jockins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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