Josslynn
Feminine variation of Joseph meaning "He will add" or "God will increase".
Name Census estimates that about 443 living Americans carry the first name Josslynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Josslynn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Josslynn births was 2008 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Josslynn. 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
443
~ 1 in 773,712 Americans
Peak year
2008
36 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,315
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Josslynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Josslynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 267 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
Josslynn 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 Josslynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Josslynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Josslynn
The name Josslynn is a relatively modern English given name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Joseph and Lynn, though its exact origins and meaning are not entirely clear. Despite its recent popularity, there are no clear historical references or recorded examples of this name being used prior to the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Josslynn can be found in the United States, where a woman named Josslynn Marie Mayweather was born in 1981 in Michigan. She later gained recognition as a professional boxer and held several titles in the super featherweight division.
Another notable individual with the name Josslynn is Josslynn Salehi, an Iranian-American actress and model who was born in 1988 in California. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular sitcom "The Big Bang Theory."
In the field of education, Josslynn Jaylene Henderson, born in 1975 in Texas, is a prominent figure. She is an accomplished educator and author who has written several books on teaching methodologies and student engagement.
Moving to the realm of sports, Josslynn Akiko Nakata, born in 1992 in Japan, is a professional tennis player who has represented her country in international competitions. She has won several titles on the ITF Women's Circuit and has achieved a career-high ranking in the top 200.
Lastly, Josslynn Renee Wilkins, born in 1985 in Florida, is a notable artist and sculptor. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States, and she has received critical acclaim for her unique style and creative vision.
While the name Josslynn may be relatively new, these individuals have contributed to various fields and disciplines, leaving their mark on history with their achievements and accomplishments.
People
Josslynn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Josslynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Josslynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 443 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Josslynn 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 773,712 US residents.
Is Josslynn a common name?
We classify Josslynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 447 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Josslynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Josslynn was 2008, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Josslynn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Josslynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Josslynn 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.