Joshlynn
A feminine name blending Joshua, meaning "God is salvation", and Lynn, meaning "waterfall".
Name Census estimates that about 684 living Americans carry the first name Joshlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joshlynn today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joshlynn births was 2016 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joshlynn. 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
684
~ 1 in 501,103 Americans
Peak year
2016
35 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,837
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Joshlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joshlynn 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 282 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
Joshlynn 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 Joshlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joshlynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Joshlynn
Joshlynn is a modern English name that combines the Hebrew name Joshua with the feminine suffix "lynn." The name Joshua is derived from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is deliverance." It has its roots in the biblical figure Joshua, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after the exodus from Egypt.
The name Joshlynn emerged as a variant of Joshua in the late 20th century, likely as a way to create a more feminine version of the traditional masculine name. Its popularity grew in the United States and other English-speaking countries, reflecting a trend towards creative and unique baby names.
While the name Joshlynn itself does not have a long historical record, it draws from the rich heritage of the name Joshua, which has been used for centuries in various religious and cultural contexts. In the Old Testament, Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites and played a pivotal role in the conquest of Canaan.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Joshua was Joshua the High Priest, who lived in the 6th century BC and is mentioned in the biblical books of Haggai and Zechariah. Another notable figure was Joshua ben Hananiah, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 1st century AD and is known for his wisdom and teachings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Joshua or variants thereof. One example is Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), an influential English painter and one of the most celebrated portraitists of the 18th century. Another is Joshua Lederberg (1925-2008), an American molecular biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 for his work on bacterial genetics.
In the realm of literature, Joshua Slocum (1844-1909) was a Canadian sailor and adventurer who became the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. Joshua Redman (born 1969) is an acclaimed American jazz saxophonist and composer who has gained widespread recognition for his innovative and virtuosic performances.
While the name Joshlynn is relatively new, it draws inspiration from the rich history and symbolism of the name Joshua, reflecting a blend of tradition and modernity. Its increasing popularity in recent decades suggests a desire for unique and meaningful names that resonate with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
People
Joshlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joshlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joshlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joshlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 684 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joshlynn 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 501,103 US residents.
Is Joshlynn a common name?
We classify Joshlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 695 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joshlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Joshlynn was 2016, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joshlynn is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joshlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joshlynn 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.