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Jolene is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Formed from Jo and the common name suffix lene. This name was created in the early 20th century." It ranked #666 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, formed from Jo and the common name suffix lene. This name was created in the early 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jolene ranked #666 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #666 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jolene mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jolene a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: formed from Jo and the common name suffix lene.
Is Jolene a popular name?
Jolene ranked #666 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jolene a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jolene appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jolene — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
