Cheerful or merry; member of the Gauts tribe
Joycelin is a rare variant of Jocelyn, which originated as a Germanic masculine name (Gautselin) before becoming a feminine staple. While its etymological roots refer to the Gauts tribe, it is modernly associated with the English word 'joy'.
Less common today
Joycelin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,824 in 1997.
Former United States Surgeon General
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
