Josalynn
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Name Census estimates that about 735 living Americans carry the first name Josalynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Josalynn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josalynn births was 2009 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josalynn. 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
735
~ 1 in 466,332 Americans
Peak year
2009
52 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,200
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Josalynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Josalynn 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 332 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
Josalynn 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 Josalynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Josalynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Josalynn, while North Carolina, Florida, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Josalynn
The name Josalynn is a relatively modern name that combines elements from various cultures and languages. It appears to be a combination of the Hebrew name Josiah, meaning "God heals" or "Jehovah supports," and the English name Lynn, which derives from the Celtic word for "lake" or "pool."
The first element, Jos, comes from the Hebrew name Josiah, which was borne by several kings of Judah in the Old Testament. The most notable was Josiah, who reigned from around 640 to 609 BCE and is known for his religious reforms and rediscovery of the Book of the Law during the renovation of the Temple in Jerusalem.
The name Lynn, on the other hand, has its roots in the Celtic languages of ancient Britain and Ireland. It was originally a topographic name given to people who lived near a lake or pool. Over time, it became a common given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the name Josalynn is relatively modern, there are a few historical figures who share elements of the name. For instance, Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was an English potter and entrepreneur who founded the Wedgwood company and is credited with the industrialization of the manufacture of pottery. Another notable figure is Josiah Willard Gibbs (1839-1903), an American scientist who made significant contributions to mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
In terms of the name Josalynn itself, the earliest recorded examples date back to the late 20th century. One of the first notable individuals with this name is Josalynn Smith, an American actress and model born in 1977. Another is Josalynn Potter, an American author and motivational speaker born in 1971.
Other notable individuals with the name Josalynn include Josalynn Polles, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur; Josalynn Major, an American singer and songwriter; and Josalynn Lawson, an American basketball player who played in the WNBA in the early 2000s.
While the name Josalynn is relatively new and its origins are a mix of different cultures and languages, it has already gained a foothold in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. It remains to be seen how the popularity of this name will evolve in the future.
People
Josalynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Josalynn 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
Josalynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josalynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 735 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josalynn 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 466,332 US residents.
Is Josalynn a common name?
We classify Josalynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 747 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josalynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Josalynn was 2009, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josalynn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Josalynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josalynn 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.