Cheerful, merry, or a member of the Gauts tribe
A modern elaboration of Jocelyn, which originated as a Germanic masculine name (Gautselin) referring to the Gauts tribe. Over time, it became associated with the English word 'joy,' leading to its use as a feminine name synonymous with cheerfulness.
Less common today
Joycelynn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,452 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
