Jolene
girl name#666 in 2025Jolene entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #245 in 1974, ranks #666 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1918–2025
#666
rank today
#245
peak (1974)
423
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3843 |
| 1920s | #2568 |
| 1930s | #727 |
| 1940s | #497 |
| 1950s | #404 |
| 1960s | #445 |
| 1970s | #407 |
| 1980s | #457 |
| 1990s | #1076 |
| 2000s | #1168 |
| 2010s | #708 |
| 2020s | #538 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jolene has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 32,500 people named Jolene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jolene alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jolene in 2025?
- Jolene ranks #666 among US girl names in 2025, with 423 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jolene most popular?
- Jolene peaked in 1974, reaching #245 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jolene with classmates?
- Jolene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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