Yocelyn is of Welsh origin, meaning 'to add fame'. It's a unique and elegant name, composed of the elements 'y' meaning 'the', and 'coel' signifying 'fair, smooth, lovely'. The name has been popularized by the character Yocelyn O'Connell from the Irish soap opera 'Fair City'.
"The name Yocelyn had a notable rise in popularity between 1991 and 2007 with significant peaks in 1994, 1996, 1997, and 2007. After reaching its highest point of 88 births in 2007, there was a gradual decline over the years, with only 6 births recorded in 2021."