Joellen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Joellen is an American English name derived from a combination of 'Jo' and the suffix '-ellen'. It means 'God is gracious' and evolved from historical names like Joanna and Josephine. It has gained popularity since the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique names. The name is often viewed positively, symbolizing creativity and individuality, and it lacks significant biblical ties.
The name Joellen is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Joellen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Joellen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4521st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1104th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 884th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1324th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10385th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13614th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joellen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joellen"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈɛlən/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Joellen is a modern name that combines the name 'Jo', a diminutive of 'Josephine' or 'Joanna', with the suffix '-ellen', which is commonly used in feminine names.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jo, Joanna, Josephine, Ellen
Historical Usage
Joellen gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, as parents began to favor unique and compound names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jo, Joey, Joanne, Ellen
Modern Popularity & Image
Joellen is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joellen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Joellen"
"Joellen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4521st of 9107 | 69 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1104th of 9204 | 821 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 884th of 12526 | 2,446 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1324th of 19264 | 1,344 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3284th of 27321 | 497 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10385th of 35406 | 149 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13614th of 30306 | 68 |
Regional Popularity of "Joellen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Joellen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
46.64% 721st/1546 |
67.87% 1056th/1556 |
- |
52.88% 818th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
26.00% 579th/2227 |
30.12% 732nd/2430 |
64.77% 1848th/2853 |
38.81% 1077th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.37% 892nd/2937 |
30.98% 1079th/3483 |
79.76% 2806th/3518 |
53.66% 2170th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
75.33% 2776th/3685 |
74.32% 3326th/4475 |
- |
75.86% 4792nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joellen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joellen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.