Joellen
Joellen is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Gracious blend of 'God is gracious' (Jo) and 'shining light' (Ellen).
Origin and history
Joellen is an American compound name combining Jo and Ellen. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a classic, traditional choice today. It is currently relatively rare among newborns.
Popularity in the United States
5,399 babies in the United States have been named Joellen since 1880. It ranks #2346 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2068.
States where it is most popular
- OH (14 %)
- NY (13 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- IN (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 357 |
| 1940-1950 | 861 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,289 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,312 |
| 1970-1980 | 709 |
| 1980-1990 | 394 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Joellen
- Joellen O'Keefe: artist, author
Nicknames
Jo, Joie, Elle
Fun facts
- Joellen reflects a popular mid-20th-century American naming trend of combining 'Jo' with traditional female names like Ellen or Anne.
- The name blends Hebrew roots from Jo (Yahweh is gracious) with Greek roots from Ellen (torch or light).