Jolan
Jolan is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,587 in the US, popular nicknames include Jol, Joy, and Jolie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Jolan is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Jolan often also consider Ahren, Barrington, Capri .
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Historical Record
Jolan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 278 babies have been named Jolan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jolan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,587 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,587
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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Jolan is also used as a girl name, ranked #37985.
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About the Name Jolan
Jolan is a boy name .
Is Jolan a boy or girl name? Jolan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,587 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,985. Jolan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jolan is currently ranked #9,587 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jolan include Jol, Joy, and Jolie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis