Girl · #3,230 in 2026

Josselyn

Josselyn is a surname, and may refer to:George Josselyn (1807–1888), English solicitor and politician Henry Josselyn, settler in New England John Josselyn (fl.1638–1675), English travel writer John Josselyn (MP) (c.1490–1553/4), English politician Ralph Josselyn, English politician Randy Josselyn, American actor Sheena Josselyn, Canadian neuroscientist Simeon T.

Current Rank
#3,230
Peak Rank
#1,027 (2007)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-24%
1974
First Year
2026
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#1027
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
48
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Josselyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Josselyn is a surname, and may refer to:George Josselyn (1807–1888), English solicitor and politician Henry Josselyn, settler in New England John Josselyn (fl.1638–1675), English travel writer John Josselyn (MP) (c.1490–1553/4), English politician Ralph Josselyn, English politician Randy Josselyn, American actor Sheena Josselyn, Canadian neuroscientist Simeon T.

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The Story of Josselyn

Josselyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 257 Josselyns were born — ranking #1,027 that year. As of 2026, Josselyn ranks #3,230 for baby girls with 49 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 3K Josselyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Josselyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Josselyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Josselyn

What does the name Josselyn mean?
Josselyn is a surname, and may refer to:George Josselyn (1807–1888), English solicitor and politician Henry Josselyn, settler in New England John Josselyn (fl.1638–1675), English travel writer John Josselyn (MP) (c.1490–1553/4), English politician Ralph Josselyn, English politician Randy Josselyn, American actor Sheena Josselyn, Canadian neuroscientist Simeon T.
How popular is Josselyn in 2026?
In 2026, Josselyn ranks #3,230 among girls' names in the U.S., with 49 babies given the name that year.
When was Josselyn most popular?
Josselyn reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #1,027 that year with 257 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Josselyn most popular?
Josselyn has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Texas, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Josselyn.
Is Josselyn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Josselyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Josselyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Josselyn include Emalee, Nyoka, Temeka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Josselyn

Josselyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Josselyn's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #1,027. Use the chart and map above to compare Josselyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.