Jolan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jolan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 62 babies have been named Jolan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jolan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,985 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,985
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Jolan is also used as a boy name, ranked #9587.
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About the Name Jolan
Jolan is a girl name .
Is Jolan a boy or girl name? Jolan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,985 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,587. Jolan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jolan is currently ranked #37,985 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jolan include Jol, Joy, Joie, and Jolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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