Find out how popular the first name Josselynn has been for the last 10 years (from 2005 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Josselynn by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Josselynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Josselynn.

The history of the first name Josselynn

The given name Josselynn is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Jocelyn or Josselyn. It is derived from the Old French name Goscelin, which itself has its origins in the Germanic Gautselinus, a combination of the elements "gaut" meaning "Goth" and "seli" meaning "home" or "hall."

In the Middle Ages, the name Goscelin or Joscelin was widespread in Normandy and other regions of northern France. It later spread to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, where it was rendered as Jocelyn or Josselyn. The earliest recorded example of this spelling dates back to the 12th century.

While the name does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there have been several notable individuals named Jocelyn or Josselyn throughout history. One of the earliest was Jocelyn de Brakelond, an English chronicler and monk who lived in the late 12th century and wrote a chronicle detailing life in the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds.

Another important figure was Jocelyn of Furness, an English nobleman and Lord of Furness who lived in the 13th century and played a significant role in the Baron's War against King Henry III. In the 14th century, Josselyn de Edworth was an English knight and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament.

In the 17th century, Sir Thomas Josselyn was an English traveler and colonist who explored parts of New England and wrote about his experiences in a book titled "New England's Rarities Discovered." Around the same time, John Josselyn was an English writer and traveler who also wrote about his experiences in New England in a work titled "An Account of Two Voyages to New England."

While the spelling "Josselynn" is relatively modern, it is a variation that has become increasingly popular in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, as mentioned earlier, this report focuses solely on the historical roots and notable individuals associated with the given name, rather than modern usage or census data.

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