Joslin
Meaningof the Gauts · English form of Jocelyn
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,670 in 2010
5 babies were named Joslin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 8,859 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Joslin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Joslin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Joslin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJoslin first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2010, when it ranked #2,670. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJoslin was 6.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,476 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendJoslin has slipped 8,859 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJoslin is an English form of Jocelyn, which means “of the Gauts”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Joslin
Joslin is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “of the Gauts”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Joslin for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 58 of those 75 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #2,670 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.4 | 731,707 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 5.6 | 178,253 girls |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 122,549 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,269 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,169 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,020 girls |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 139,211 girls |
Other spellings of Joslin
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Joslin
What does the name Joslin mean?
Joslin means “of the Gauts” in English, as a form of Jocelyn.
What is the origin of the name Joslin?
Joslin has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Joslin a boy or girl name?
Joslin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Joslin?
Joslin ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#2,670).