Jozlyn
A name derived from the French Jocelin meaning "little roe deer".
Name Census estimates that about 1,157 living Americans carry the first name Jozlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jozlyn today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jozlyn births was 2010 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jozlyn. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 296,244 Americans
Peak year
2010
84 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,702
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Jozlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jozlyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 548 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jozlyn 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 Jozlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jozlyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Michigan, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Jozlyn, while Washington, Indiana, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jozlyn
The name Jozlyn is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but appears to be a creative blend of names and sounds. Some speculate it may draw inspiration from the name Joslyn, a variant spelling of the English name Jocelyn. Jocelyn itself stems from the medieval French name Joscelin, derived from the Germanic name Gaucelin, which means "young, pledged one."
While Jozlyn lacks a deep historical background, it has gained traction as a feminine given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada. Its unique spelling and blend of sounds contribute to its perceived distinctiveness and appeal.
As a relatively modern name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, a few notable individuals have borne the name Jozlyn in contemporary times:
1. Jozlyn Joyner, an American professional wrestler known by her ring name Jozlyn.
2. Jozlyn Keys, an American basketball player who played for the University of Miami.
3. Jozlyn Hippolyte, a former beauty queen from Saint Lucia who participated in the Miss Universe 2019 competition.
4. Jozlyn Lissone, an actress and model from Trinidad and Tobago.
5. Jozlyn Moulds, an Australian actress known for her work in television series like "Neighbors" and "The Saddle Club."
While the name Jozlyn may lack a rich historical pedigree, its increasing popularity in recent years suggests that it resonates with modern parents seeking unique and distinctive names for their children. Its blend of sounds and potential connections to more established names like Jocelyn contribute to its appeal.
People
Jozlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jozlyn 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
Jozlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jozlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,157 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jozlyn 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 296,244 US residents.
Is Jozlyn a common name?
We classify Jozlyn as "Rare". It ranks above 91% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jozlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jozlyn was 2010, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jozlyn is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jozlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jozlyn 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.