Jolee
Jolee is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pretty or lovely.
Origin and history
Jolee is an English phonetic spelling derived from the French word 'jolie', meaning pretty or lovely. It gained usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as an alternative to traditional names like Jolie or Jo. The name remains relatively rare in the U.S. but maintains a steady modern presence.
Popularity in the United States
3,897 babies in the United States have been named Jolee since 1880. It ranks #2830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1561.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.1 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 266 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 276 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,017 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,207 |
| 2020-2029 | 542 |
Nicknames
Jo
Fun facts
- The name directly reflects the feminine French adjective 'jolie', which translates to pretty.
- Jolee is an Anglicized phonetic adaptation of the French name Jolie.