14,643births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
1981Peak · Québec
#2379France 2025
Jocelyn is a boy name family recorded 14,643 times in 5 countries since 1910. It ranks highest today in France (#2379 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Québec in 1981, at 127.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Jocelyn
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn | French | 12,600 | 🇫🇷 France | #2379 | 1967 | ▼ 50 % |
| Jocelyn | French | 910 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1981 | – |
| Jocelyn | French | 351 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1993 | – |
| Jocelyn | French | 44 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1972 | – |
| Jocelyn | French | 28 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1999 | – |
| Jocelin | French | 710 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1997 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Jocelyn ↔ Jocelin — spelling variant
Questions about Jocelyn
How popular is the name Jocelyn?
In 2025 it ranked #2379 in France. Official registers record 14,643 births across 5 countries.
What is Jocelyn in other languages?
Jocelin (French).
When was Jocelyn most popular?
It peaked in Québec in 1981, at 127.9 births per 100,000.
Is Jocelyn a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jocelyn is a boy name.