Girls name · California
Jocelyn in California
Jocelyn was the 244th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 135 babies named Jocelyn that year. Since 1926, California families have named 26,340 babies Jocelyn.
Popularity over time
Jocelyn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 | 636th |
| 1953 | 24 | 520th |
| 1965 | 29 | 602nd |
| 1977 | 92 | 303rd |
| 1989 | 273 | 164th |
| 2001 | 856 | 44th |
| 2013 | 632 | 53rd |
| 2025 | 135 | 244th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 636th in 1926 to 244th in 2025.
The most babies named Jocelyn in California in a single year was 1,517, in 2007. Its best showing was 10th among girls names in 2007.
Across the country, Jocelyn reached its best rank of 10th in California (2007). See Jocelyn in every state →
How popular is Jocelyn in California?
Jocelyn was the 244th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 135 babies named Jocelyn that year. Since 1926, California families have named 26,340 babies Jocelyn.
How many babies are named Jocelyn in California?
In 2025, 135 babies were named Jocelyn in California. The most babies named Jocelyn in California in a single year was 1,517, in 2007.
What is the rank of Jocelyn in California?
Jocelyn ranked 244th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among girls names in 2007.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.