Joleen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Joleen is an American name that conveys meanings of beauty and youthfulness. It evolved from the names Jo and Jolene, with Jolene being derived from Josephine. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, largely influenced by Dolly Parton's song 'Jolene'. It possesses a modern and appealing image and is associated with charm and femininity.
The name Joleen is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Joleen 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, 'Joleen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6694th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1586th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1009th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1021st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1772nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3433rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4411th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joleen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joleen"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈliːn/
Origin
American
Etymology
Joleen is a modern name that is often considered a blend of the names Jo and Jolene, with Jolene itself being a derivative of the name Josephine.
Meaning
pretty, youthful
Language Evolution
Joleen, Jolene, Jo
Historical Usage
Joleen gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of the song 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton, released in 1973.
Variants & Derivatives
Jolene, Jo, Joey
Modern Popularity & Image
Joleen is perceived as a charming and feminine name, often associated with a sense of grace and beauty.
Famous People
Joleen L. R. F. F. W. D. D. W. S. D. D. B. Joleen D. B. Joleen McGhee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joleen"
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 "Joleen"
"Joleen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6694th of 9107 | 20 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1586th of 9204 | 456 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1009th of 12526 | 1,948 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1021st of 19264 | 1,948 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1772nd of 27321 | 1,197 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3433rd of 35406 | 696 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4411th of 30306 | 384 |
Regional Popularity of "Joleen" 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 "Joleen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.75% 800th/1546 |
- | - |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.89% 621st/2227 |
65.76% 1598th/2430 |
85.94% 2452nd/2853 |
30.31% 841st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.54% 750th/2937 |
34.05% 1186th/3483 |
71.92% 2530th/3518 |
19.26% 779th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
45.16% 1664th/3685 |
36.18% 1619th/4475 |
56.64% 2942nd/5194 |
23.21% 1466th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
80.27% 4145th/5164 |
51.35% 3755th/7313 |
28.22% 2106th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
59.50% 4059th/6822 |
44.30% 2780th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joleen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joleen" 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.