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Josselyn

girl name
Origin
Germanic
Syllables
3
Peak era
2000s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

variant of Jocelyn, traditionally 'member of the Gauts tribe'

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Josselyn peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Josselyn

Most people given the name Josselyn in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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The Josselyn deep dive

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