Jolene
5 countries#666 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jolene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
36,236 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #666 · peaked in 1974 with 1,060 births
Most common in: California, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Texas, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
559 births recorded 1976–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
326 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2341 · peaked in 1996 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
216 births recorded 1976–2006 · peaked in 1980 with 28 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
104 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #4510 · peaked in 1996 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
17 births recorded 1997–2003 · peaked in 1997 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jolene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1188 | — |
| 2007 | #1269 | ↓81 |
| 2008 | #1130 | ↑139 |
| 2009 | #1068 | ↑62 |
| 2010 | #969 | ↑99 |
| 2011 | #915 | ↑54 |
| 2012 | #887 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #918 | ↓31 |
| 2014 | #722 | ↑196 |
| 2015 | #734 | ↓12 |
| 2016 | #571 | ↑163 |
| 2017 | #460 | ↑111 |
| 2018 | #455 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #450 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #475 | ↓25 |
| 2021 | #455 | ↑20 |
| 2022 | #486 | ↓31 |
| 2023 | #544 | ↓58 |
| 2024 | #603 | ↓59 |
| 2025 | #666 | ↓63 |
Frequently asked questions about Jolene
Is Jolene a popular name?
Yes — Jolene currently ranks #666 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jolene more common for boys or girls?
Jolene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jolene most popular?
Jolene peaked in 1974 in United States, with 1,060 recorded births that year.
Is Jolene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jolene’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3869 in 1918 to #666 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jolene?
At least 36,899 babies have been recorded with the name Jolene across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jolene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jolene appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jolene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jolene include Isabela, Jessica, Marisol, Oakleigh.
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