Joslynn
Girl name · #5010 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Joslynn? In official American birth records, Joslynn has been tracked continuously since 1952, giving it 73 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 26 baby girls were named Joslynn, placing it at #5010 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1743, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 girls born in 2025 was named Joslynn.
Babies named Joslynn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 73-year story
Joslynn first appears in the Social Security records in 1952, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 209 girls were named Joslynn — good for #1170 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Joslynn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Joslynn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Joslynn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Joslynn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Joslynn is most common
State-level data for Joslynn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Joslynn
Statistically, parents drawn to Joslynn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jazzlynn, Jaslynn, Jailynn, Jordynn, and Jadelynn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Joslynn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4987 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4294 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3640 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2928 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3250 |
| 2020 | 52 | #3061 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3085 |
| 2018 | 91 | #2098 |
| 2017 | 102 | #1954 |
| 2016 | 99 | #1996 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1743 |
| 2014 | 135 | #1590 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1479 |
| 2012 | 189 | #1269 |
| 2011 | 209 | #1170 |
| 2010 | 203 | #1195 |
| 2009 | 163 | #1432 |
| 2008 | 164 | #1437 |
| 2007 | 150 | #1530 |
| 2006 | 106 | #1905 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1778 |
| 2004 | 114 | #1698 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1985 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1897 |
| 2001 | 61 | #2512 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Joslynn?
In official American birth records, the name Joslynn first appeared in 1952 (over 73 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 73 years.
Is Joslynn a popular girl name?
Joslynn ranked #5010 among girls in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1743.
When was the name Joslynn most popular?
Joslynn peaked in 2011, when 209 American girls received the name (ranked #1170 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Joslynn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American girls was named Joslynn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.