Josslyn
Every Josslyn since 1953 — 2,171 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Josslyn
Josslyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,289 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,171 American babies have been named Josslyn. Its peak came in 2011, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Josslyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Josslyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,289 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,520 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,693 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,329 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,643 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,361 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,585 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,519 |
| 2017 | 108 | #1,881 |
| 2016 | 127 | #1,685 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,751 |
| 2014 | 133 | #1,619 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,608 |
| 2012 | 154 | #1,472 |
| 2011 | 179 | #1,318 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1,509 |
| 2009 | 122 | #1,782 |
| 2008 | 130 | #1,714 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,658 |
| 2006 | 82 | #2,315 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,845 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,943 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,382 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,564 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,782 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,778 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,986 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,708 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Josslyn in 2025?
Josslyn ranked #7,289 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Josslyn?
2,171 babies have been named Josslyn in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Josslyn most popular?
Josslyn peaked in 2011, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Josslyn a boy or girl name?
Josslyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Josslyn rising or falling?
Josslyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.