God will increase
A modern American phonetic variant of Jocelyn, which originally derived from the Germanic name Gautelen. While Jocelyn was historically a masculine name, this specific spelling is influenced by the biblical name Joseph, meaning 'He will add' or 'God will increase'. It is a rare, creative spelling that emphasizes a soft, contemporary sound.
Less common today
Joshelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,259 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
