Jocelin

Meaning of Jocelin

Jocelin traces its lineage to Old French Joscelin, itself rooted in the medieval Germanic name Gauzlin, weaving a subtle Gothic heritage into Latin-inflected elegance. Historically borne by European nobility in the 12th century, the name conveys both a dignified past and a lyrical modernity. In California, Jocelin has held a steady position: eight newborn girls received the name in 2016 (rank 344), with annual occurrences fluctuating around the mid-300s since 1989 and peaking at 29 births (rank 325) in 2011. Pronounced JOH-suh-lin (/ˈdʒoʊsəlɪn/), Jocelin offers parents a balanced choice that bridges centuries of tradition with contemporary resonance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as JOH-suh-lin (/ˈdʒoʊsəlɪn/)

• Jocelynn
• Josslyn
• Joselyn
• Jocelyne
• Joseline
• Jocelynne