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'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Joycelin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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