Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Josslynn

Name: Popularity of the name Josslynn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Josslynn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#4,267 (2008)

Total Babies

447

5-Yr Trend

-61%

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#4267

Peak Rank

447

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Josslynn

The earliest SSA record of Josslynn as a baby girl name dates back to 2002, when 5 babies received it. 2008 was its biggest year on record, with 36 newborns named Josslynn — #4,267 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 60% of all recorded Josslynns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 447 Josslynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Josslynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Josslynn 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 Josslynn

What does the name Josslynn mean?

Josslynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Josslynn in 2026?

In 2026, Josslynn ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Josslynn most popular?

Josslynn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,267 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Josslynn most popular?

Josslynn has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Josslynn.

Is Josslynn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Josslynn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Josslynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Josslynn include Ely, Lizzet, Anesa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Josslynn

Josslynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 447 births in the dataset. Josslynn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,267. Use the chart and map above to compare Josslynn'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.