Joslynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "God is generous".
Name Census estimates that about 3,235 living Americans carry the first name Joslynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joslynn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joslynn births was 2011 (209 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joslynn. 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
3.2K
~ 1 in 105,952 Americans
Peak year
2011
209 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,315
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Joslynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joslynn from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,350 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
Joslynn 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 Joslynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joslynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 28 states and territories. Texas, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Joslynn, while Idaho, Arkansas, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 52 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Joslynn
The name Joslynn is a modern English variant of the Hebrew name Joslyn, which is a combination of the Biblical names Joseph and Linden. The name Joseph, as we know, has its roots in the Hebrew language and finds mention in the Bible as the name of the son of Jacob and Rachel, who later became a powerful figure in Egypt.
The second part of the name, Linden, is derived from an Old English word "linden" which referred to the linden tree. Linden trees were considered sacred in ancient Germanic cultures and were often associated with fertility and new life. The combination of these two elements, Joseph and Linden, gave rise to the name Joslyn, which later evolved into the spelling Joslynn.
While the name Joslynn does not have a long historical trail, it is believed to have emerged as a distinct name in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joslynn can be found in the birth records of California, United States, from the 1970s.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Joslynn or its variants. One such person was Joslynn Blassingame, an American singer and songwriter born in 1991, known for her work in the Christian music genre. Another notable individual was Joslynn Howard, an American professional basketball player born in 1987, who played in the WNBA for teams like the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever.
In the literary world, Joslynn Stallard was an American author and poet born in 1944, known for her works exploring themes of spirituality and personal growth. The name Joslynn has also been used in fictional characters, such as Joslynn Donovan, a character in the popular soap opera "General Hospital."
While relatively new, the name Joslynn has gained traction in recent years, thanks to its unique blend of elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions, as well as its pleasant sound and modern appeal.
People
Joslynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joslynn 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
Joslynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joslynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,235 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joslynn 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 105,952 US residents.
Is Joslynn a common name?
We classify Joslynn as "Rare". It ranks above 95.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joslynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Joslynn was 2011, when 209 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joslynn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joslynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joslynn 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.