Jolene Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jolene is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jolene?
Jolene is spelled J-O-L-E-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Jolene at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Jolene may derive from the name “Jo” combined with the suffix “-lene”, possibly meaning “pretty” or “calm” as a diminutive or elaborated form.
- Origin
- Jolene is commonly associated with modern English usage and may have been influenced by mid-20th century American naming trends.
- Pronunciation
- JOH-leen · 2 syllables
Jolene Popularity in 2025
Rank#666
Recorded Births423
- Girls usage fell 63 places to #666 and recorded 74 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jolene Mean?
Jolene may derive from the name “Jo” combined with the suffix “-lene”, possibly meaning “pretty” or “calm” as a diminutive or elaborated form.
Origin: Jolene is commonly associated with modern English usage and may have been influenced by mid-20th century American naming trends.
How Do You Pronounce Jolene?
PronunciationJOH-leen
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jolene?
- History
- The use of Jolene as a given name became more prominent during the 20th century, partly influenced by songs and popular culture.
Jolene Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 423 | #666 |
| 2024 | Girls | 497 | #603 |
| 2023 | Girls | 555 | #544 |
| 2022 | Girls | 645 | #486 |
| 2021 | Girls | 687 | #455 |
| 2020 | Girls | 647 | #475 |
| 2019 | Girls | 693 | #450 |
| 2018 | Girls | 692 | #455 |
| 2017 | Girls | 691 | #460 |
| 2016 | Girls | 544 | #571 |
| 2015 | Girls | 384 | #734 |
| 2014 | Girls | 388 | #722 |
| 2013 | Girls | 277 | #918 |
| 2012 | Girls | 298 | #887 |
| 2011 | Girls | 284 | #915 |
| 2010 | Girls | 263 | #969 |
| 2009 | Girls | 239 | #1,068 |
| 2008 | Girls | 228 | #1,130 |
| 2007 | Girls | 194 | #1,269 |
| 2006 | Girls | 204 | #1,188 |
| 2005 | Girls | 193 | #1,189 |
| 2004 | Girls | 222 | #1,043 |
| 2003 | Girls | 186 | #1,160 |
| 2002 | Girls | 181 | #1,144 |
When Was Jolene Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1974 · Girls
1,053 recorded births
National rank #245
1975 · Girls
998 recorded births
National rank #248
1982 · Girls
768 recorded births
National rank #316
1976 · Girls
766 recorded births
National rank #301
Where Jolene Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #204 | 8 |
| WA | #368 | 19 |
| OR | #396 | 9 |
| PA | #466 | 22 |
| OH | #473 | 23 |
| CA | #491 | 68 |
| AZ | #515 | 13 |
| MN | #540 | 9 |