Jocelyn
Meaning of Jocelyn
Jocelyn is a beautiful name for a girl, pronounced as JOSS-lin (/ˈdʒɑːs.lɪn/). The popularity of the name Jocelyn has seen an interesting fluctuation over time in the United States. Although it was relatively unknown until 1911, its popularity began to gradually increase from that point on. It reached a peak in 2007 when it ranked 50th among all baby girl names. Since then, although the name's rank has slightly declined, it still remains fairly popular with parents who prefer classic and elegant names. A variation of this name includes Jocelynn, offering another charming option for those considering this timeless moniker. With such historical richness and modern appeal, Jocelyn is indeed a lovely choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JOSS-lin (/ˈdʒɑːs.lɪn/)
British English
- Pronunced as JOSS-lin (/ˈdʒɒs.lɪn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jocelyn
| Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell is a renowned astrophysicist from Northern Ireland, known for her discovery of the first radio pulsars in 1967, which led to a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974, although she was not one of the recipients. |
| Jocelyn Alo is an American professional softball player known for her record-breaking career at the University of Oklahoma and her success in the Women's Professional Fastpitch league. |
| Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow was a pioneering British educator, community activist, and politician, known for her groundbreaking roles in the UK Development at Focus Consultancy Ltd, as the first black woman governor of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and as founder and Deputy Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Council. |
| Jocelyn Alice Strang is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her hit singles "Jackpot," "Feels Right," and "Bound To You." |
| Jocelyn Denise Moorhouse is a renowned Australian screenwriter and film director, recognized for her work on films like Proof, How to Make an American Quilt, A Thousand Acres, and The Dressmaker. |
| Jocelyn Monroe is an American British experimental particle physicist and professor at the University of Oxford, known for her research on novel detectors in the search for dark matter and her Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for work on the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. |
| Jocelyn Brando was a renowned American actress and writer, famous for her portrayal of Katie Bannion in the film noir The Big Heat (1953). |
| Jocelyn Harris is an academic renowned for her research on Jane Austen's creative process and her advocacy for the teaching and study of women's literature at the University of Otago. |
| Jocelyn Burton - Sara Jocelyn Margarita Elissa Burton was a pioneering British silver and goldsmith, and the first woman to receive the prestigious Prince Philip Medal from the City and Guilds of London Institute. |
| Jocelyn Bernadette Smith is an American jazz vocalist known for her captivating performances and soulful voice. |
| Jocelyn Hay, CBE was a prominent British journalist and broadcasting advocate, known for founding the Voice of the Listener & Viewer and being highly regarded as a lobbyist in the UK. |
| Jocelyn Rae is a British former tennis player. |
| Jocelyn Neumueller is a paracanoeist who represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. |
| Jocelyn Davies is a former Plaid Cymru politician who served as a member of the Welsh Assembly and Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration. |
| Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC Strawweight division and announced her retirement in 2017. |
