God will increase; merry or joyful
Jocie is primarily a diminutive of Josephine, which is the French feminine form of Joseph, meaning 'God will increase'. It is also frequently used as a short form of Joyce, derived from the Breton name Iodoc, meaning 'lord' or 'merry'. In modern usage, it stands alone as a cheerful, informal choice.
Less common today
Jocie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,557 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American multi-instrumentalist and former member of The Low Anthem
Character in the novel 'The Shunning' · The Shunning
