The nameJoceline

Joceline is a French girl's name, a variant of Jocelyne. It was mostly given around 1950.

Meaning

Like Jocelyn, it is linked to the Germanic name Gauz, borne by an ancient people.

Origin

Germanic, through Josselin and Jocelyne.

History

Joceline peaked in France in the late 1940s and stayed common in the 1950s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Joceline

Joceline in France

1949peak year (80 births)
1,395babies named Joceline in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Joceline was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 505 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Joceline. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Joceline in France were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joceline mean?

Like Jocelyn, it is linked to the Germanic name Gauz, borne by an ancient people.

What is the origin of the name Joceline?

Germanic, through Josselin and Jocelyne.

Is Joceline a girl's or a boy's name?

Joceline is a girl's name.