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Jolette

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Pronounced joh-LET /dʒoˈlɛt/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Jo- element (echoing Jolie, 'pretty', French) with a -lette diminutive; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Jolie + -ette echo: Jolette. Lyrical, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, French

MeaningA modern name, joining a Jo- element (echoing Jolie, 'pretty', French) with a -lette diminutive; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9186 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 751

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jolette is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining a Jo- element (echoing Jolie, 'pretty', French) with a -lette diminutive (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'joh-LET').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jolette is a modern name, joining a Jo- element (echoing Jolie, 'pretty') with a -lette diminutive — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'joh-LET').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

YoletteJouletteJolet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jolette mean?

Jolette joins a Jo- element (echoing Jolie, 'pretty') with a -lette diminutive; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Jolette?

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

Is Jolette a boy or girl name?

Jolette is a girl's name.

How popular is Jolette?

Jolette is a very rare name in the U.S.