Jocelyne
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Member of the Gauts tribe, joyful
Origin: Germanic/French
Popularity: Ranked #9136 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Jocelyn. Shares the meaning 'Member of the Gauts tribe, joyful.'
Similar names: jocelyn, jocelynn, joceline, joscelyn, joycelyn, joycelynn, joclyn, joelynn
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Jocelyne? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Jocelyne, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jocelyne
What does the name Jocelyne mean?
Jocelyne means “Member of the Gauts tribe, joyful” from Germanic/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Jocelyne?
Jocelyne has Germanic/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Member of the Gauts tribe, joyful”.
How popular is Jocelyne?
Jocelyne ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Jocelyne most popular?
Jocelyne peaked in 1996 with 461 babies registered that year.
Is Jocelyne a boy or girl name?
Jocelyne is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Jocelynes in registered births are female.
Is the name Jocelyne rising or falling in popularity?
Jocelyne has fallen 3509 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5351 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Jocelyne been recorded?
Jocelyne appears in birth records across 74 years — from 1945 through 2025.