Josalin
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochebed, meaning "Yahweh is glory".
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Josalin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Josalin today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josalin births was 2009 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josalin. 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
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2009
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,837
Tracked since 1990
Census
Josalin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 201 people with the first name Josalin, which placed it at #38,294 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,294
National first-name rank
People counted
201
201 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
45.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Josalin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Josalin is Hispanic at 45.8%. The next largest groups are White (34.8%) and Black (12.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Josalin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Josalin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino45.8% · 92
- White34.8% · 70
- Black or African American12.4% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 6
- Two or more races3.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Popularity
Josalin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Josalin from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Josalin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Josalin 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 Josalin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Josalin
The name Josalin is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language. It is a combination of the Hebrew names Yosef and Lina, which together mean "God will add" or "God will increase." The name has its roots in ancient Semitic cultures, dating back to biblical times.
Josalin was not a commonly used name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but it gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a variant of the name Joslyn or Jocelyn. During this period, the name was primarily used in Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Josalin can be found in the 12th century. Josalin de Bourges was a French noblewoman and courtier who lived during the reign of King Louis VII of France (1137-1180). She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural life of the royal court.
In the 16th century, Josalin Carme was a Spanish painter and illuminator active in the city of Valencia. Her work can be found in several religious manuscripts and church records from that time period.
During the 17th century, Josalin Montefiore was an Italian scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on topics related to Jewish philosophy and theology. He lived in the city of Bologna and was a respected figure in the local Jewish community.
In the 18th century, Josalin Harrington was an English poet and writer who contributed to several literary publications of her time. She was born in 1725 and is remembered for her lyrical works and her advocacy for women's education.
In the 19th century, Josalin Beauvais was a French artist known for her intricate and detailed portrait paintings. She was born in 1812 and exhibited her works in various salons and galleries in Paris during her lifetime.
While the name Josalin has not been as widely used as some other names throughout history, it has a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by notable individuals across different eras and regions.
People
Josalin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josalin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Josalin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josalin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josalin 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 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Josalin a common name?
We classify Josalin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josalin most popular?
The single biggest year for Josalin was 2009, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josalin is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Josalin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 201 people with the name Josalin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,294 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Josalin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Josalin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Josalin leans strongly female. 201 people counted with this name were female (98.5%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Josalin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Josalin is Hispanic at 45.8%. The next largest groups are White (34.8%) and Black (12.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Josalin most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Josalin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.8% (92 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Josalin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Josalin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josalin 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.
Is Josalin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Josalin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Josalin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are named Josalin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.