Jolene

Q: Is Jolene a boy or girl name?

Jolene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #42706, and as a girl name it ranks #608.

Q: How popular is the name Jolene?

Jolene is ranked #42706 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-ohl-EEN ]

Boy Name #42,706 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jolene is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-ohl-EEN.

Parents who love the name Jolene often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Popularity Over Time

#42,706

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,706
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Jol Joy Jolie Joleie

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Also a Girl Name

Jolene is also used as a girl name, ranked #608.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jolene

Is Jolene a boy or girl name?

Jolene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42706. As a girl name, it is ranked #608. Jolene is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jolene?

Jolene is pronounced j-ohl-EEN.

How popular is the name Jolene?

Jolene is currently ranked #42706 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jolene?

Common nicknames for Jolene include Jol, Joy, Jolie, and Joleie.

Is Jolene a common or rare name?

Jolene is an uncommon name, ranked #42706 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Joy, Jolie, and Joleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.