Joselynn
English feminine name meaning "God will add" or "may Jehovah add".
Name Census estimates that about 1,383 living Americans carry the first name Joselynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joselynn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joselynn births was 2007 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joselynn. 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.
Key insights
- • Joselynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 247,834 Americans
Peak year
2007
81 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,752
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Joselynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joselynn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 575 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joselynn 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 Joselynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joselynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Joselynn, while New York, Colorado, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Joselynn
Joselynn is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a combination of two names: Joseph and Lyndis, which were popular names in ancient Hebrew culture. The name Joseph is derived from the Hebrew word "Yosef," meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." Lyndis, on the other hand, is a variant of the name Lynette, which has its roots in the Germanic word "lind," meaning "tender" or "soft."
During the Middle Ages, the name Joselynn gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in regions with strong Jewish influences. It was often associated with virtues such as kindness, compassion, and nurturing qualities. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to medieval England, where it was used by noble families and in religious texts.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Joselynn was Joselynn de Montfort, a 13th-century English noblewoman who was a member of the powerful Montfort family. She played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of her time.
In the 16th century, Joselynn Boleyn, a distant relative of Anne Boleyn, was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII. She served as a lady-in-waiting to several English queens and was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
During the Renaissance period, the name Joselynn gained further popularity, particularly in Italy and France. Joselynn Medici (1520-1589), a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, was a renowned patron of the arts and a supporter of the Italian Renaissance movement.
In the 18th century, Joselynn Austen (1775-1817), the sister of the famous English novelist Jane Austen, was a writer and educator in her own right. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting her sister's literary legacy.
Joselynn Nightingale (1820-1910), a British social reformer and pioneer of modern nursing, was another notable figure who bore this name. She dedicated her life to improving healthcare conditions and advocating for the rights of nurses and patients.
Throughout history, the name Joselynn has been associated with strength, resilience, and a commitment to personal and social betterment. Its rich heritage and diverse cultural influences have contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.
People
Joselynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joselynn 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
Joselynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joselynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,383 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joselynn 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 247,834 US residents.
Is Joselynn a common name?
We classify Joselynn as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,402 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joselynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Joselynn was 2007, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joselynn is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joselynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joselynn 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.