Girls name · North Carolina
Jocelyn in North Carolina
Jocelyn was the 644th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 16 babies named Jocelyn that year. Since 1948, North Carolina families have named 2,380 babies Jocelyn.
Popularity over time
Jocelyn in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 | 562nd |
| 1967 | 9 | 479th |
| 1980 | 14 | 354th |
| 1989 | 24 | 257th |
| 1998 | 29 | 279th |
| 2007 | 99 | 99th |
| 2016 | 72 | 140th |
| 2025 | 16 | 644th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 562nd in 1948 to 644th in 2025.
The most babies named Jocelyn in North Carolina in a single year was 117, in 2011. Its best showing was 71st among girls names in 2011.
Across the country, Jocelyn reached its best rank of 10th in California (2007). See Jocelyn in every state →
How popular is Jocelyn in North Carolina?
Jocelyn was the 644th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 16 babies named Jocelyn that year. Since 1948, North Carolina families have named 2,380 babies Jocelyn.
How many babies are named Jocelyn in North Carolina?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Jocelyn in North Carolina. The most babies named Jocelyn in North Carolina in a single year was 117, in 2011.
What is the rank of Jocelyn in North Carolina?
Jocelyn ranked 644th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 71st among girls names in 2011.
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.