Holding steady.
Popularity of Jolea since 1962
Babies named Jolea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Jolea is a modern American coinage that entered U.S. birth records in 1962, reflecting a trend of blending familiar name parts into new forms. It has never ranked among the 1,000 most popular names, and its usage peaked in 2003. Since then, it has maintained a stable but low frequency. The name's origin is uncertain, but it likely draws from the Jo element in Josephine or Joanna and the lea suffix found in names like Kaylea or Rylea. Jolea has not been recorded as a top state name in any year, consistent with its rarity across the country. Its trajectory shows consistency rather than revival, with no notable spikes or declines.
Jolea first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962. It follows a common pattern of blending familiar elements such as Jo (from names like Josephine) and lea (a suffix seen in names like Kaylea or Rylea). It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, but saw its highest usage in 2003. The name remains rare, with stable but low frequency over the decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Lea
Sibling names for Jolea
Names that share Jolea's style, for a brother or sister.
