Jolene
Pronunciation: [ j-ohl-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jolene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 12 babies have been named Jolene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jolene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,706 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,706
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jolene
Jolene is a boy name .
Is Jolene a boy or girl name? Jolene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,706 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #608. Jolene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jolene is currently ranked #42,706 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jolene include Jol, Jole, Joley, Joleie, Joy, Joie, and Jolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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