Yocelyn
Every Yocelyn since 1987 — 931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yocelyn
Yocelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,142 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 931 American babies have been named Yocelyn. Its peak came in 2007, when 88 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 Yocelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yocelyn 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 | #13,142 |
| 2024 | 9 | #11,085 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,232 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,208 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,184 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,105 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,095 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,519 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,824 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,784 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,971 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,451 |
| 2013 | 22 | #6,007 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,850 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,719 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,688 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,407 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,774 |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,247 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,053 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,725 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,565 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,531 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,885 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,442 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,076 |
| 1995 | 13 | #7,033 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yocelyn in 2025?
Yocelyn ranked #13,142 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 Yocelyn?
931 babies have been named Yocelyn in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yocelyn most popular?
Yocelyn peaked in 2007, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Yocelyn a boy or girl name?
Yocelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yocelyn rising or falling?
Yocelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.