Joycelyn
Every Joycelyn since 1916 — 6,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joycelyn
Joycelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,971 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 6,622 American babies have been named Joycelyn. Its peak came in 1955, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Joycelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joycelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,971 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,172 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,532 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,973 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,647 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,557 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,822 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,935 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,105 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,208 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,431 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,093 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,584 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,173 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,128 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,346 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,413 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,550 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,405 |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,448 |
| 2005 | 52 | #3,071 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,530 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,210 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,036 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,336 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,613 |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,894 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,270 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,843 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,875 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,660 |
| 1970 | 74 | #1,411 |
| 1965 | 100 | #1,051 |
| 1960 | 80 | #1,223 |
| 1955 | 156 | #765 |
| 1950 | 89 | #951 |
| 1945 | 69 | #909 |
| 1940 | 67 | #870 |
| 1935 | 91 | #708 |
| 1930 | 68 | #872 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,430 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,809 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joycelyn in 2025?
Joycelyn ranked #6,971 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joycelyn?
6,622 babies have been named Joycelyn in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joycelyn most popular?
Joycelyn peaked in 1955, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Joycelyn a boy or girl name?
Joycelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joycelyn rising or falling?
Joycelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.