Joellyn
girl nameJoellyn entered the US charts in 1934, peaked at #1860 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1934–2025
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rank today
#1860
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3209 |
| 1940s | #2359 |
| 1950s | #2250 |
| 1960s | #2744 |
| 1970s | #4944 |
| 1980s | #8116 |
| 1990s | #12183 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Joellyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joellyn alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joellyn in 2025?
- Joellyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Joellyn most popular?
- Joellyn peaked in 1946, reaching #1860 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joellyn with classmates?
- Joellyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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