The nameJocelyne
Jocelyne is the French spelling of Jocelyn.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Jocelyne comes from the Germanic Gauzelin, linked to the Gauts, a Germanic people.
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Jocelyne reached 513th place in 1996.
Popularity of the name Jocelyne
Jocelyne in the United States
Jocelyne was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 1,949 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Jocelyne. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Jocelyne in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Jocelyne in France
Jocelyne was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 49,950 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Jocelyne. Its rise began around 1937, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Jocelyne in France were born before 1954, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jocelyne mean?
Jocelyne comes from the Germanic Gauzelin, linked to the Gauts, a Germanic people.
What is the origin of the name Jocelyne?
French, from Germanic.
Is Jocelyne a girl's or a boy's name?
Jocelyne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Jocelyne?
In 2024, Jocelyne was the 10698th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 9 births.
What are the variants of the name Jocelyne?
Variants and related names of Jocelyne include Joseline and Josselin.