Josilyn
Every Josilyn since 1962 — 1,132 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josilyn
Josilyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,987 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,132 American babies have been named Josilyn. Its peak came in 2006, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Josilyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josilyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,987 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,272 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,220 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,119 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,277 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,215 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,283 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,343 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,398 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,959 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,914 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,595 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,100 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,748 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,242 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,771 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,982 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,548 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,767 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,613 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,887 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,529 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,384 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,490 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,615 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,059 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,758 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,550 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,720 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josilyn in 2025?
Josilyn ranked #15,987 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josilyn?
1,132 babies have been named Josilyn in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josilyn most popular?
Josilyn peaked in 2006, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Josilyn a boy or girl name?
Josilyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josilyn rising or falling?
Josilyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.