Josselin
Meaningmember of the Gauts · French form of Jocelyn
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,822 in 2007
7 babies were named Josselin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,979 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Josselin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Josselin, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Josselin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJosselin first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #2,822. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJosselin was 2.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 82,645 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendJosselin has slipped 2,979 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJosselin is a French form of Jocelyn, which means “member of the Gauts”.
About the name Josselin
Josselin is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “member of the Gauts”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Josselin for girls from 1992 to 2025, in 34 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,822 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.1 | 110,193 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 46,253 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,109 girls |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,579 girls |
Other spellings of Josselin
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Josselin
What does the name Josselin mean?
Josselin means “member of the Gauts” in French, as a form of Jocelyn.
What is the origin of the name Josselin?
Josselin has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Josselin a boy or girl name?
Josselin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Josselin?
Josselin ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,822).