Josselyn

Josselyn is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 49 girls in the United States.

Josselyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Josselyn

Josselyn belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Josselyn first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1028 in 2007, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 3,306 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Josselyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#1028 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Josselyn in 2024
49
Total since 1880
3,306

Josselyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#4798 in 2005
Babies named Josselyn in 2016
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Josselyn mean?

The meaning of Josselyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Josselyn a boy or girl name?

Josselyn is a girl name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Josselyn?

Josselyn comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Josselyn?

Josselyn first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #1028 in 2007, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.