Jocee
Jocee is a contemporary name that has gained popularity as a variant of the traditional name Josephine — Embodies a modern spirit and is often chosen for its simple
American origin · Girl name
3% boys97% girls
#11634US 2023
8Births / yr
Rising
234All-time births
📅 Since 199400

What does Jocee mean and where does it come from?

Jocee is a contemporary name that has gained popularity as a variant of the traditional name Josephine. The name Josephine has French origins and was particularly popular in the 19th century. Jocee embodies a modern spirit and is often chosen for its simple, playful sound.

Cultural significance
Jocee has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of english.
Peak popularity
Reached #7387 in 2010 — currently #11634 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Jocee?

Jocee works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jocee Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jocee Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jocee Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jocee Claire
French influence · crisp
Jocee Jane
Literary · strong
Jocee Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Jocee right now?

Rising — up 31 spots — currently #11634 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20002023#11634 · Top 8.6%
2000
2005
2010
2015
2021
2022
2023
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#116348▲ up 31
2022#116658▲ up 4663 · +60% births
2021#163285▼ down 5047 · -44% births
2015#112819▼ down 3894 · -47% births
2010#738717▲ up 2514 · +55% births
2005#990111▲ up 1606 · +38% births
2000#115078

The story of Jocee

Jocee is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1994. With 234 total births recorded, Jocee remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Jocee in 2010:

Jocee by decade

Jocee peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

DecadeBirths
1990s45
2000s98
2010s91
💎Jocee has only 234 total recorded births since 1994 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jocee?

Common
JocJocieJocy

Common questions about the name Jocee

What does the name Jocee mean?
Jocee means "English" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jocee?
Jocee is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jocee have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Jocee?
Jocee originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Jocee trending right now?
Jocee is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Jocee a common or rare name?
Jocee is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.