Jocelyn (meaning and origin)

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Jocelyn

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Meaning and origin
Jocelyn is a English mixed name. The meaning of the name is `playful`.

Where is it used?
The name Jocelyn is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Josslyn (In English)
Joselyn (In English)
Josceline (In English)
Jocelin (In English)
Joscelin (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Joss

See also
In French: Joceline

What Jocelyn`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
hi
The worst thing about the name:
hi
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
hi
Extra information:
bye
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
its describes exactly who i am with its meaning
The worst thing about the name:
a lot of girls have it /: its burned out already
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
it would be jasmine or nancy
Extra information:
girls that are pregnant STOP using the name JOCELYN
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
its stands for playful (;
The worst thing about the name:
alot of girls have it
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
it woud be deletsy or Ariel
Extra information:
im bored :,c lol
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
It is buteful
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:

Extra information:
I love the name Joselyn
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
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The worst thing about the name:
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If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
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Extra information:
1
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
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The worst thing about the name:
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If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
1
Extra information:
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The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
-1'
The worst thing about the name:
1
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
1
Extra information:
1
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
1
The worst thing about the name:
-1'
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
1
Extra information:
1
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its Unique if someone say Jocelyn at school evryone knows it me im the one and only Jocelyn in school and it ROCKS! im lucky i dont have the same name as someone else cuz then id be Jocelyn m. and tht would suck
The worst thing about the name:
Its hard 4 people to spell it right or to pronounce it i get called Joycelin but mostly by teachers
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
hmm... Snowy or K.P
Extra information:
They nickname me Jocie nd im going into 6th grade oh and since my mom put my name Jocie in school up until 2nd grade and my last names Moody so they would call me Judy Moody i hated the book though, in 4th grade they called me Joyce then in 5th grade they called me Joycelin but i didnt rlly care so PEACE!!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its Unique if someone say Jocelyn at school evryone knows it me im the one and only Jocelyn in school and it ROCKS! im lucky i dont have the same name as someone else cuz then id be Jocelyn m. and tht would suck
The worst thing about the name:
Its hard 4 people to spell it right or to pronounce it i get called Joycelin but mostly by teachers
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
hmm... Snowy or K.P
Extra information:
They nickname me Jocie nd im going into 6th grade oh and since my mom put my name Jocie in school up until 2nd grade and my last names Moody so they would call me Judy Moody i hated the book though, in 4th grade they called me Joyce then in 5th grade they called me Joycelin but i didnt rlly care so PEACE!!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its a beautiful name
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
Jillian
Extra information:
I get my own nick name
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
It was unique until it became common a few years back
The worst thing about the name:
u get being called Joyce, Joyseelin, Juicylin, Chawslin
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
Maybe it would be Josephine
Extra information:
My dad gave me this name
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Name makes me feel unique :)
The worst thing about the name:
People have a hard time pronouncing and spelling it.
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I would want my name to be Kathryn
Extra information:
Nope! :D
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
can't find another Jocelyn who I know
The worst thing about the name:
I'm Chinese and the name is too English, it's not me
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I'd pick something Chinese related
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
It is quite rare!
The worst thing about the name:
It always gets spelled wrong, my name is Jocelyne, the worst I've had is Gosling!
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I'd be William David or Elizabeth
Extra information:
I'm named after my mums French friend!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its unique, and there will never be 2 of us in a room!
The worst thing about the name:
People have a hard time knowing how to say it or spell it...dorks=)
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
my grandmother would be raising Cane!
Extra information:
I've only met two other Joselyn's in my life...I would say its pretty rare!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
not too common and it suits me
The worst thing about the name:
people mispronounce it a lot and have a hard time spelling it
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
Jordan if I'd been a boy
Extra information:
don't hate on our name, Jocelyns!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
its meaning
The worst thing about the name:
pronunciaton and spelling no one ever quite gets it
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
id be jasmine
Extra information:
it was destiny i actually like it
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
its unique
The worst thing about the name:
no one nows how 2 spell it
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
rocquel i dont know y?
Extra information:
i love my name
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
i get my own nickname JOCII Cx
The worst thing about the name:
....nothing really i kinda like it tho i rather a diffrent name like a japanese one xD
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
....i would be sakura or ...myukii lol :)
Extra information:
...but i respect my mothers choice so ill stick with it Cx Jocelyne!!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
nothing
The worst thing about the name:
it sucks everything bout it sucks
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
id like to named Selene n be a lot happier
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Nothing, I hate it.
The worst thing about the name:
I know like about 3621651662 other Jocelyn's -______- (Thats a pretty exaggerated number)
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
Id LOOOOOVE my name to be Cecilia, Celeste,or Genisis, or anything else other than Jocelyn.
Extra information:
My name is not, or will NEVER be a, Jawzlin,Joycelin,Jocie-lyn, OR Jose-lin. Its JO-CE-LYN. k? k,cool bye
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
its unique like me
The worst thing about the name:
the pronunciation
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
i will like to be called Jamie or Joy or Jade
Extra information:
i was born in june 15 and my name fits me well
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
the best!!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I will be called Joy
Extra information:
Jocelyn is the best spelling ever!!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
nothingggggg
The worst thing about the name:
everythinggggg
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
id be verrrry happppyyy
Extra information:
the name jocelyn sucks!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its unique nd its meaning follow
The worst thing about the name:
Wrng pronunciatn nd spelling around here.
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
It wldn't b me
Extra information:
I was meant to be jocelyn.
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
bullshit
The worst thing about the name:
is too popular
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
i would be so happy
Extra information:
no!!!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
that its kinda unique in my school
The worst thing about the name:
when they say it wrong and put other words that dont even go with the name J.O.C.E.L.Y.N.
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
id rather keep this one because i wuddent wanna risk it for a name like PAOLA.
Extra information:
i think jocelyn is the correct way for it to be spelled
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
I love the amount of nicknames and the way guys say my name (Thank You Heath Ledger!!)
The worst thing about the name:
No one can ever say it right. I am not and have never have been a Josh-lynn, Jack-lynn or Joyce-lynn.
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I was going to be a Brian, I believe, or a Kirstin.
Extra information:
People can never decide between 2 or 3 syllables, it was either Jaw-slin or Jo-ce-lyn. After a while I give up and go by one of the nick names in new places or with substitutes.
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its awesome!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing!!
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
i wouldnt be me!
Extra information:
Beastest name ever!
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Its pretty and unique
The worst thing about the name:
People don't know how to spell it or can't remember it and call me Joyce
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I'd pick sarah
Extra information:
I bet all the Jocelyns pronounce their name differently from the rest
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
Not common and people say it fits me well.
The worst thing about the name:
People who have a southern accent and say Jawslyn or joshalyn
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
My name would have been Sally.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
It is cute and is music to my ears
The worst thing about the name:
people can't spell it - how difficult is it to spell Jocelyn?
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
My mom would have picked something ordinary like Mary
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
I like the meanings: Cheerful, playful, lighthearted. Those are all true to me.
The worst thing about the name:
When people thinks Jocelyn is the same as Josephine
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
It will be Victoria.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
hv numerous nicknames. like: Jo Joce/ Jocie Lyn
The worst thing about the name:
some ppl juz doesn't know how to pronounce it properly
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
another name starting with 'J'
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
It is not common so I grew up being the only Jocelyn I knew. it can have sweet nicknames like Jos or Jossy
The worst thing about the name:
People don't know how to spell it...Joslin
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I think I was going to be Stephen - if I was a boy
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Jocelyn:
cheerful
The worst thing about the name:
no
If my name wasn`t Jocelyn....:
I donot think so ever.
Extra information:
nothing

More `Jocelyn` links
Jocelyn as abbreviation
Actors named Jocelyn
Jocelyn in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Jocelyn

Jocelyn appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 50. The name reached the top-100 6 times. 2007 was a `top year` for the name Jocelyn. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #50. The last time Jocelyn appeared among the most common names was in 1930. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	50
2006	73
2005	87
2004	85
2003	87
2002	91
2001	123
2000	122
1999	132
1998	128
1997	122
1996	127
1995	148
1994	157
1993	162
1992	165
1991	215
1990	218
1980	317
1970	484
1960	672
1950	735
1940	961
1930	886
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---