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Joleen

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Pronounced joh-LEEN /dʒoʊˈlin/Medium

Meaning: A form of Jolene — variously from French joli, 'pretty; jolly', plus a -ene ending, and read as a feminine of Joe (Joseph, 'God will add'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pretty; jolly: Joleen is a form of Jolene. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'joh-LEEN').
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningA form of Jolene — variously from French joli, 'pretty; jolly', plus a -ene ending, and read as a feminine of Joe (Joseph, 'God will add'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5811 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,670

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419252025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Joleen is a form of Jolene — variously from French joli, 'pretty; jolly', plus a -ene ending, and read as a feminine of Joe (Joseph, 'God will add'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'joh-LEEN'; nickname Jo).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Jolene. Rare in this form, pretty-and-jolly at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jolene is variously from French joli, 'pretty; jolly', and read as a feminine of Joe (Joseph) — Joleen is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'joh-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Jolene — routes layered

Variations

JoleneJolineJolyn

Nicknames

Jo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joleen mean?

Joleen is a form of Jolene — French 'pretty; jolly'; also read as a feminine of Joe; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Joleen?

It's said joh-LEEN /dʒoʊˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Joleen a boy or girl name?

Joleen is a girl's name.

How popular is Joleen?

Joleen is a rare name in the U.S.

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