Jolene
Jolene: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dΝ‘ΚoΚΛliΛn/
Meaning and origin of Jolene
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
A blend of the element Jo... in common anglicized forms of various Hebrew names and the ending ...lene shared by the German names Helene and Magdalene. Cognate with Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene, which were constructed in similar manner from the names Charles, darling, and Maria.
How popular is Jolene?
Since 1880, 36,224 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Jolene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #245 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #4385 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #666 for girls, with 423 babies given the name.
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Jolene FAQ
What does the name Jolene mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. A blend of the element Jo... in common anglicized forms of various Hebrew names and the ending ...lene shared by the German names Helene and Magdalene. Cognate with Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene, which were constructed in similar manner from the names Charles, darling, and Maria.
How popular is the name Jolene?
Since 1880, 36,224 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Jolene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #245 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #4385 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #666 for girls, with 423 babies given the name.
Is Jolene a boy or girl name?
Jolene is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 36,224 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.