Joleen
Joleen is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern elaboration of Jo, often associated with meanings like 'God is gracious' or 'pretty'.
Origin and history
Joleen is a modern American name, created as a phonetic variant of Jolene. It likely blends the prefix Jo- with the popular name ending -lene or -leen. It gained usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,670 babies in the United States have been named Joleen since 1880. It ranks #2068 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1946.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.1 %)
- IA (13.3 %)
- MN (12.8 %)
- WA (6 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 231 |
| 1940-1950 | 450 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,112 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,097 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,302 |
| 1980-1990 | 988 |
| 1990-2000 | 443 |
| 2000-2010 | 486 |
| 2010-2019 | 371 |
| 2020-2029 | 155 |
Nicknames
Jo, Jolie
Fun facts
- Joleen arose as an alternative spelling of Jolene, which was popularized worldwide by Dolly Parton's 1973 hit song.