Jolan
Jolan is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,985 in the US, popular nicknames include Jol, Joy, and Jolie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,985
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
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, 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