Jocelynne
A feminine name of Old German origin meaning "bright path".
Name Census estimates that about 604 living Americans carry the first name Jocelynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jocelynne today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jocelynne births was 2011 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jocelynne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
604
~ 1 in 567,474 Americans
Peak year
2011
34 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,636
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Jocelynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jocelynne from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 223 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jocelynne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jocelynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jocelynnes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jocelynne
The name Jocelynne originates from the Old French and Old English languages. It is a feminine form of the medieval name Joscelin, which comes from the Germanic words "gautselina" meaning "little promised land" or "little divine promise."
Jocelynne is believed to have first appeared in France and England around the 11th century, during the Middle Ages. It may be derived from the Old French word "joscelin," which means "little promised land" or "little divine promise." The name was likely influenced by the Norman conquest of England in 1066, as many Norman French names became popular in the country.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jocelynne can be found in the 12th-century Norman-French poem "Roman de Rou" by Wace. The poem mentions a character named Jocelynne, although the context and details surrounding this individual are unclear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jocelynne. One of the earliest was Jocelynne de Brakelonde (c. 1150-1211), an English chronicler and monk who wrote about the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, England.
Another prominent figure was Jocelynne Boisseau (1369-1453), a French noblewoman and landowner from the region of Poitou. She was known for her involvement in local politics and her philanthropic efforts.
In the 16th century, Jocelynne de Courtenay (1520-1593) was a French noblewoman and courtier at the court of King Henry II of France. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and played a significant role in the cultural life of the French Renaissance court.
During the 17th century, Jocelynne de Montbrun (1612-1661) was a French Huguenot and one of the leaders of the Protestant resistance against the Catholic monarchy. She was known for her bravery and determination in defending her religious beliefs.
In more recent times, Jocelynne Bourassa (1904-1995) was a Canadian painter and artist known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. Her works are celebrated for capturing the essence of Canadian life and culture.
While the name Jocelynne has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a significant part of the historical and cultural heritage of France, England, and other regions where it was once more prevalent.
People
Jocelynne + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jocelynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jocelynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 604 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jocelynne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 567,474 US residents.
Is Jocelynne a common name?
We classify Jocelynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 614 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jocelynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Jocelynne was 2011, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jocelynne is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jocelynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jocelynne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.