A member of the Gauts tribe
Jossalynn is a modern American elaboration of Jocelyn. It traces back to the Germanic name Gautselin, which referred to the Gauts, a North Germanic tribe. The suffix '-lynn' is a popular contemporary addition that softens the name and gives it a more feminine, rhythmic quality.
Less common today
Jossalynn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,548 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
