Jolene

Rank 485th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Jolene was 485th most popular baby name for girls and 964th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 645 babies were named Jolene in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,208 babies in the United States were named Jolene. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Jolene is around 42 to 47 years old.

The name "Jolene" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Jolene include Jo and Jolie.

Jolene Meaning & Origin

Jolene is a feminine name of American origin that means "beautiful" or "pretty", and it often evokes connotations of strength and allure.

The name Jolene is described as musical, charming and vivacious.

Pronunciation

Jolene is pronounced jow-leen in English. The name Jolene has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jolene

  • The name Jolene was popularized by Dolly Parton's hit song "Jolene," which was released in 1973.

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Geography

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