Jolene Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Jolene gained immense popularity due to Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit song “Jolene.” The song tells the story of a woman pleading with a beautiful rival not to take her man.

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A Deep Dive

Jolene Overview

Meaning

God is gracious

Gender

Girl

Origin

Germanic, Hebrew

Etymology

Created by combining “Jo” (from names like Joanne) and “lene” (as in Marlene or Helene)

Pronunciation

/dʒoʊˈliːn/

Popularity

Jolene has captured hearts in the USA, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, Jolene ranked 548th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Unique, Vintage

Associated Traits

Elegant, vibrant, charming, melodic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Jolene is famously associated with the song “Jolene” by Dolly Parton, giving it a cultural significance in music history.

Name Day

October 7th (Latvia)
A Deep Dive

Jolene Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Josephine, Joliette, Jolie, Julianne, Joanna

Common Nicknames

Jo, Lena, Jolly, Joey, Leni, Jolie-B

Diminutives

Jojo, Jolee, J, Joli

Famous People

  • Jolene Blalock
    (American Actress)
  • Jolene Purdy
    (American Actress)
  • Jolene Anderson
    (Australian Actress)
  • Jolene Brand
    (American Actress)
  • Jolene Van Vugt
    (Canadian Motocross Racer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Jolene"
    (1973 Song)
  • Jolene DeWitt
    ("Jolene," 2008 Film)
  • Jolene Barnes
    ("Nashville," TV Series)
  • "Gently, Jolene"
    (2019 Novel)
  • Jolene
    ("Dolly Parton's Heartstrings," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Jolene?

The meaning of Jolene is somewhat mysterious, with some sources suggesting it means “God will increase” and others saying “God is gracious.” It’s likely a combination of both meanings or simply a name chosen for its pleasant sound.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jolene?

The name Jolene originates from Germanic and Hebrew languages, combining “Jo” (a short form of names like Johanna, Joanna, and Josephine) with the suffix “-lene,” found in names like Marlene. This format indicates Jolene as a diminutive of Josepha.

Jolene Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jolene in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4562021#4852022#5482023
Top 3 Rankings#2451974#2481975#3011976

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jolene

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023548
(-63 from 2022)
549
(-96 from 2022)
0.03139
2022485
(-29 from 2021)
645
(-40 from 2021)
0.03597
2021456
(+19 from 2020)
685
(+38 from 2020)
0.03823
2020475
(-25 from 2019)
647
(-46 from 2019)
0.03660
2019450
(+5 from 2018)
693
(+1 from 2018)
0.03777
2018455
(+3 from 2017)
692
(+1 from 2017)
0.03721
2017458
(+113 from 2016)
691
(+147 from 2016)
0.03658
2016571
(+162 from 2015)
544
(+160 from 2015)
0.02810
2015733
(-11 from 2014)
384
(-4 from 2014)
0.01968
2014722
(+199 from 2013)
388
(+112 from 2013)
0.01983
2013921
(-34 from 2012)
276
(-22 from 2012)
0.01432
2012887
(+28 from 2011)
298
(+14 from 2011)
0.01537
2011915
(+54 from 2010)
284
(+21 from 2010)
0.01466
2010969
(+99 from 2009)
263
(+24 from 2009)
0.01341
20091068
(+62 from 2008)
239
(+11 from 2008)
0.01180
20081130
(+138 from 2007)
228
(+34 from 2007)
0.01095
20071268
(-80 from 2006)
194
(-10 from 2006)
0.00917
20061188
(+1 from 2005)
204
(+11 from 2005)
0.00976
20051189
(-146 from 2004)
193
(-29 from 2004)
0.00951
20041043
(+117 from 2003)
222
(+36 from 2003)
0.01100
20031160
(-16 from 2002)
186
(+5 from 2002)
0.00927
20021144
(+56 from 2001)
181
(+11 from 2001)
0.00916
20011200
(+91 from 2000)
170
(+21 from 2000)
0.00858
20001291
(+80 from 1999)
149
(+20 from 1999)
0.00747
19991371
(-135 from 1998)
129
(-18 from 1998)
0.00663
19981236
(-81 from 1997)
147
(-13 from 1997)
0.00758
19971155
(+21 from 1996)
160
(+6 from 1996)
0.00838
19961176
(-63 from 1995)
154
(-5 from 1995)
0.00803
19951113
(-8 from 1994)
159
(-3 from 1994)
0.00827
19941105
(-187 from 1993)
162
(-46 from 1993)
0.00831
1993918
(+128 from 1992)
208
(+32 from 1992)
0.01055
19921046
(-196 from 1991)
176
(-59 from 1991)
0.00878
1991850
(-55 from 1990)
235
(-18 from 1990)
0.01156
1990795
(-77 from 1989)
253
(-22 from 1989)
0.01232
1989718
(-162 from 1988)
275
(-113 from 1988)
0.01380
1988556
(+7 from 1987)
388
(+33 from 1987)
0.02018
1987563
(-10 from 1986)
355
(-13 from 1986)
0.01894
1986553
(-82 from 1985)
368
(-79 from 1985)
0.01994
1985471
(-76 from 1984)
447
(-98 from 1984)
0.02421
1984395
(-53 from 1983)
545
(-128 from 1983)
0.03022
1983342
(-26 from 1982)
673
(-96 from 1982)
0.03760
1982316
(-1 from 1981)
769
(+13 from 1981)
0.04239
1981315
(+22 from 1980)
756
(+38 from 1980)
0.04227
1980337
(+50 from 1979)
718
(+151 from 1979)
0.04032
1979387
(-45 from 1978)
567
(-65 from 1978)
0.03290
1978342
(-22 from 1977)
632
(-107 from 1977)
0.03845
1977320
(-19 from 1976)
739
(-27 from 1976)
0.04492
1976301
(-53 from 1975)
766
(-232 from 1975)
0.04873
1975248
(-3 from 1974)
998
(-55 from 1974)
0.06394
1974245
(+316 from 1973)
1053
(+760 from 1973)
0.06723
1973561
(+38 from 1972)
293
(+27 from 1972)
0.01885
1972599
(-42 from 1971)
266
(-55 from 1971)
0.01650
1971557
(-45 from 1970)
321
(-62 from 1970)
0.01832
1970512
No change from 1969
383
(+19 from 1969)
0.02091
1969512
(-15 from 1968)
364
(-17 from 1968)
0.02065
1968497
(-16 from 1967)
381
(-7 from 1967)
0.02228
1967481
(-34 from 1966)
388
(-48 from 1966)
0.02260
1966447
No change from 1965
436
(-15 from 1965)
0.02483
1965447
(-2 from 1964)
451
(-28 from 1964)
0.02468
1964445
(-26 from 1963)
479
(-54 from 1963)
0.02447
1963419
(-26 from 1962)
533
(-52 from 1962)
0.02681
1962393
(-15 from 1961)
585
(-65 from 1961)
0.02886
1961378
(+49 from 1960)
650
(+128 from 1960)
0.03129
1960427
(-32 from 1959)
522
(-51 from 1959)
0.02510
1959395
(-31 from 1958)
573
(-55 from 1958)
0.02757
1958364
(+3 from 1957)
628
(+19 from 1957)
0.03040
1957367
(+41 from 1956)
609
(+117 from 1956)
0.02903
1956408
(-26 from 1955)
492
(-39 from 1955)
0.02389
1955382
(+7 from 1954)
531
(+40 from 1954)
0.02649
1954389
(+54 from 1953)
491
(+115 from 1953)
0.02466
1953443
(-2 from 1952)
376
(-2 from 1952)
0.01949
1952441
(-17 from 1951)
378
(-12 from 1951)
0.01987
1951424
(+5 from 1950)
390
(+38 from 1950)
0.02111
1950429
(+25 from 1949)
352
(+42 from 1949)
0.02002
1949454
(+21 from 1948)
310
(+26 from 1948)
0.01766
1948475
(-3 from 1947)
284
(-18 from 1947)
0.01630
1947472
(+20 from 1946)
302
(+52 from 1946)
0.01661
1946492
(+34 from 1945)
250
(+56 from 1945)
0.01550
1945526
(-22 from 1944)
194
(-10 from 1944)
0.01441
1944504
(+59 from 1943)
204
(+24 from 1943)
0.01493
1943563
(-64 from 1942)
180
(-43 from 1942)
0.01254
1942499
(-21 from 1941)
223
(+9 from 1941)
0.01604
1941478
(+29 from 1940)
214
(+28 from 1940)
0.01718
1940507
(-15 from 1939)
186
(+2 from 1939)
0.01574
1939492
(+45 from 1938)
184
(+24 from 1938)
0.01622
1938537
(+38 from 1937)
160
(+23 from 1937)
0.01402
1937575
(+153 from 1936)
137
(+54 from 1936)
0.01243
1936728
(-35 from 1935)
83
(-10 from 1935)
0.00770
1935693
(+24 from 1934)
93
(+7 from 1934)
0.00856
1934717
(-8 from 1933)
86
(+2 from 1933)
0.00795
1933709
(+107 from 1932)
84
(+14 from 1932)
0.00803
1932816
(+137 from 1931)
70
(+17 from 1931)
0.00633
1931953
(+99 from 1930)
53
(+4 from 1930)
0.00480
19301052
(-111 from 1929)
49
(-9 from 1929)
0.00420
1929941
(+53 from 1928)
58
(+2 from 1928)
0.00501
1928994
(+675 from 1927)
56
(+31 from 1927)
0.00468
19271669
(-128 from 1926)
25
(-3 from 1926)
0.00202
19261541
(+837 from 1925)
28
(+13 from 1925)
0.00228
19252378
(+31 from 1924)
15
No change from 1924
0.00119
19242409
(+1967 from 1923)
15
(+9 from 1923)
0.00116
19234376
(-365 from 1922)
6
(-1 from 1922)
0.00048
19224011
(+12 from 1921)
7
No change from 1921
0.00056
19214023
(-683 from 1920)
7
(-2 from 1920)
0.00055
19203340
(+477 from 1919)
9
(+2 from 1919)
0.00072
19193817
(+52 from 1918)
7
No change from 1918
0.00060
19183869
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00058
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jolene

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3022021#3422022#3872023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3452021#4992022#4652023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3822016#5422019#4582023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5432021#5312022#7882023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5472021#7092022#5182023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5572021#5062022#5102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4132021#6432022#6972023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4862021#6082022#3352023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3592021#3512022#3472023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3422021#6082022#5562023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3982021#3892022#4072023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7292018#5902019#4842021

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3612021#4792022#4162023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5372021#8152022#4612023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3211985#3251987#4502022

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3352021#2332022#4382023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4202021#5082022#5522023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5632021#4972022#7982023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4352021#2482022#5332023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3092021#3112022#5722023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4652010#3912018#2382022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5042021#8082022#6902023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1191981#1511983#1001984

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6642021#4632022#3642023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6112021#6962022#6552023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2992019#2742020#2242022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#851977#1821980#1041981

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2021986#1701988#2162021

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5422020#4162021#6842022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5632021#6982022#6992023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6742021#5412022#6072023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5452021#3432022#8792023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3752021#7842022#7272023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2451982#1442019#2232020

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#11202021#7652022#14132023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5592020#3992021#5752023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2741987#2381988#3171990

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1921988#1021991#1962016

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4622020#4072021#3372022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6052021#6832022#9512023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1321983#1531984#1521985

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5192020#5382021#5182023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5262019#7482020#6962021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7322021#7212022#7512023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2612017#2272019#1922022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1951984#1922018#2372019

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1041975#1411978#881980

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3861940#5531964#5942017

Popularity Rankings for Jolene in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3441999#2522002#2842003

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2852016#4282017

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3091988#3511989#3181990

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3691989#4221991#4471992

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5112020#4842021#4152022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5012022#6422023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5052018#5482021#6812022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7112016#6582017

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9732010#6882012#8762018

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8962015#7472022#8562023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8691996

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jolene a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jolene is generally used for girls. It’s an elegant, timeless name parents often choose for daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jolene

Jolene in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Jolene Blalock (Actress, born 1975): An American actress best known for her role as T'Pol on "Star Trek: Enterprise."
  • Jolene Purdy (Actress, born 1983): An American actress recognized for her roles in "Donnie Darko" and "Orange Is the New Black."
  • Jolene Anderson (Actress, born 1980): An Australian actress and singer famous for her work on "All Saints" and "Home and Away."
  • Jolene Brand (Actress, born 1934): An American actress known for her appearances on "The Ernie Kovacs Show."
  • Jolene Van Vugt (Motocross Racer, born 1980): A Canadian motocross champion and stunt performer.
  • Jolene Kim (Actress, born 1976): An American actress known for her roles in "Lost" and "Days of Our Lives."
  • "Jolene" (1973 Song): A classic country song by Dolly Parton about a woman pleading with another to not take her man.
  • Jolene DeWitt ("Jolene," 2008 Film): A young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and survival through various relationships.
  • Jolene Barnes ("Nashville," 2012 TV Series): A character who is an aspiring singer struggling with addiction.
  • "Gently, Jolene" (2019 Novel): Explores the life of a woman named Jolene navigating through personal and professional challenges.
  • Jolene ("Dolly Parton's Heartstrings," 2019 TV Series): A character in an anthology series inspired by Dolly Parton's songs, including the titular "Jolene."
  • Jolene Hunnicutt ("Alice," 1976 TV Series): A recurring character who works as a waitress in Mel's Diner.
  • None

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