Holding steady.
Popularity of Jolanda since 1918
Babies named Jolanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 342 |
| 1970s | 287 |
| 1980s | 201 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jolanda first appeared in U.S. records in 1918, but its use remained relatively modest. The name reached its highest point in 1965, after which it gradually declined. In recent decades, Jolanda has become rare, with fewer than five annual registrations in many years. Its trajectory suggests a stable but niche appeal, primarily among families with Italian, Dutch, or Slavic heritage. The name has never broken into the top 1000 nationally, and its top states are not recorded, indicating a dispersed rather than concentrated usage pattern. Despite its low frequency, Jolanda retains a classic, European charm that distinguishes it from more common floral names.
Jolanda is a form of Yolanda, which derives from the Old French Yolande, itself ultimately from the Latin viola, meaning violet. The name was introduced to the English-speaking world via the Continent, where it has been used since the Middle Ages. It gained some popularity in the Netherlands and Germany before spreading to other European regions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Yola, Jola
Sibling names for Jolanda
Names that share Jolanda's style, for a brother or sister.
