Jolene

Jolene is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 493 girls in the United States.

Jolene at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒoʊˈliːn/

About the name Jolene

Jolene belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jolene first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #245 in 1974, and in 2024 493 babies received the name — 35,797 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jolene in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#245 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Babies named Jolene in 2024
493
Total since 1880
35,797

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jolene mean?

The meaning of Jolene is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jolene a boy or girl name?

Jolene is a girl name. In 2024, 493 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jolene?

Jolene comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Jolene?

Jolene first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #245 in 1974, and 493 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jolene?

Jolene is pronounced /d͡ʒoʊˈliːn/ (IPA).

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