Yoceline
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek "ioke" meaning violet.
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Yoceline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yoceline today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yoceline births was 2007 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yoceline. 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
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2007
16 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,407
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Yoceline: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yoceline from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 62 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
Yoceline 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 Yoceline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yocelines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yoceline
The name Yoceline is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, likely derived from a combination of various cultural and linguistic influences. It is believed to have roots in the Latin name Ioceline, which itself is a derivation of the Germanic name Gaudlind or Joceline, meaning "bright battle" or "bright linden tree."
Some linguists trace the name back to the ancient Roman Empire, where it may have been a variant of the Latin name Iocelina or Iocelyna, derived from the root "iocus," meaning "jest" or "game." This could suggest a playful or lighthearted connotation associated with the name.
In the Middle Ages, the name Yoceline appeared in various forms, such as Ioceline, Ioscelina, and Josceline, in parts of Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often used as a monastic name among nuns and monks during this period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yoceline can be found in the 12th century, with Joceline of Furness (c. 1175-1199), an English monk and chronicler who wrote the "Life of St. Patrick" and other historical works.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Yoceline of Virey (c. 1190-1254), a French noblewoman and crusader who participated in the Sixth Crusade and is known for her writings about her experiences in the Holy Land.
In the 16th century, Yoceline de Belleau (c. 1530-1577) was a French poet and member of the Pléiade, a literary group that aimed to elevate the French language and literature to the level of classical Greek and Roman works.
During the 17th century, Yoceline de Troisvilles (c. 1625-1696) was a French nun and mystic who is known for her devotional writings and her influence on the spiritual life of her time.
In more recent history, Yoceline Valette (1913-2002) was a French actress and writer who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout the 20th century.
While the name Yoceline has its roots in various ancient cultures and languages, it has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout history, with only a few notable individuals bearing it over the centuries.
People
Yoceline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yoceline as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yoceline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yoceline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yoceline 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Yoceline a common name?
We classify Yoceline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yoceline most popular?
The single biggest year for Yoceline was 2007, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yoceline is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yoceline in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yoceline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yoceline 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.
Is Yoceline still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yoceline in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yoceline can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Yoceline?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.