Josselin
Every Josselin since 1992 — 859 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josselin
Josselin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,491 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 859 American babies have been named Josselin. Its peak came in 2007, when 64 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 Josselin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josselin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,491 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,513 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,709 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,327 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,436 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,216 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,171 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,239 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,931 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,366 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,131 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,308 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,816 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,654 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,504 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,661 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,912 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,038 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,839 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,242 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,615 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,780 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,602 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,847 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,503 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,226 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,546 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josselin in 2025?
Josselin ranked #12,491 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josselin?
859 babies have been named Josselin in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josselin most popular?
Josselin peaked in 2007, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Josselin a boy or girl name?
Josselin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josselin rising or falling?
Josselin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.