Joscelyn name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old French and English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: j(o)-scel-yn
Meaning: Joyous, Medieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine Name, A Member of the German Tribe, The Gauts and Cheerful
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What does Joscelyn mean?

Used chiefly in English unusual, Joscelyn means "Joyous, Medieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine Name, A Member of the German Tribe, The Gauts or Cheerful" and is aimed at baby girls is originated from English and Old French.

Joscelyn is variation of frequently used Jocelyn. Infrequent Jocelyn is originated from Old French, Celtic and English is particulary used in English, English and German, Jocelyn means "Cheerful, Medieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine Name and The Word Gaut Which is of the Meaning Little Goths".

How do I pronounce Joscelyn?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Joscelyn as j(o)-scel-yn. It can also be pronounced as jos(ce)-lyn.

Variants of Joscelyn

Jocelyn, Joscelin, Jacelyn, Jocelynmarie, Jaceline, Jacqueline

Middle Names for Joscelyn

Bernadine, Cordelia, view more middle names that goes with Joscelyn

How popular is the name Joscelyn?

A common name in United States having over 2035 recievers in 58 years of usage. When at its peak in 2007, the moniker grabbed the 1815th spot and 117 baby girls were given the name.

Joscelyn is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1997 and achieved its top ranking of 2152 in 1997. It had a short run of 4 years on France boy names chart.

Joscelyn is a common name in Jamaica while somewhat familiar name in Chile, England and Canada. At least, 4000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2023102569
2022963210
2021891011
2020718615
2019543623
2018544323
2017742915
2016441932
2015458030
2014358043
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Joscelyn?

You get disappointed when you realize that most people worry more about social appearances rather than personal growth. You can smell a great opportunity from miles. You should focus on your personal progress too. You know what they say, life happens while you are too busy making plans. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. You are creative and free-spirited.

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  •  Harlon - Harlon's meaning is Surname, From the Hare's Land or Meadow of the Hares is primarily used in English and is given to baby boys is originated from Germanic
  •  Meeka - Prevalent girl name Meeka is of Hebrew and American origin is used particulary in English. Meeka is English equivalent of Micaiah. Also Meeka is equivalent of Mika in English language
  •  Franny - Infrequent unisex name Franny is used in English, Franny means "Diminutive of Frances or Female Version of Francis" is rooted from Italian

Famous people named Joscelyn

  • Joscelyn Godwin, composer, musicologist, and translator,

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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