Yosselin
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's addition" or "increase from God".
Name Census estimates that about 516 living Americans carry the first name Yosselin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yosselin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yosselin births was 2007 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yosselin. 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
516
~ 1 in 664,253 Americans
Peak year
2007
47 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,268
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Yosselin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yosselin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 261 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
Yosselin 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 Yosselin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yosselins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Yosselin, while Georgia, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yosselin
The name Yosselin has its origins tracing back to the Late Latin name Ioscelinus, a diminutive form of Ioscelin. This name is derived from the Breton name Iudchil, meaning "lord" or "chief." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Breton and Norman culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yosselin can be found in the 11th century, when Yosselin de Courtenay (1034-1101) was a prominent French nobleman and crusader. He participated in the First Crusade and played a significant role in the capture of Jerusalem in 1099.
In the 12th century, Yosselin de Vierzy (1135-1199) was a French abbot and chronicler. He is known for his writings on the history of the Cistercian Order and his contemporaries, providing valuable insights into the religious and cultural landscape of that era.
During the 13th century, Yosselin de Montfort (1238-1285) was a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Seventh Crusade. He later became the Constable of France and played a crucial role in the conflicts between the French monarchy and the House of Plantagenet.
In the 15th century, Yosselin de Secqueville (1415-1480) was a French nobleman and military commander who served under Charles VII and Louis XI. He played a significant role in the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yosselin was Yosselin Boësset (1592-1643), a French composer and musician during the Renaissance period. He served as the court composer to Louis XIII and is credited with helping to establish the French Air de Cour, a popular vocal genre of the time.
While the name Yosselin has its roots in various European regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical origins and significance remain closely tied to the cultural and linguistic influences of the Middle Ages in Western Europe.
People
Yosselin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yosselin 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
Yosselin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yosselin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 516 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yosselin 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 664,253 US residents.
Is Yosselin a common name?
We classify Yosselin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 524 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yosselin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yosselin was 2007, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yosselin is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yosselin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yosselin 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.