Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Jolin since 1961
Babies named Jolin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 | 0 |
| 1970s | 33 | 0 |
| 1980s | 34 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 166 | 6 |
| 2010s | 148 | 41 |
| 2020s | 31 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jolin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its highest usage came in 2008, when it was given to a small number of girls, making it a rare choice. The name has been in a long-term decline since around 2007, with fewer than five births per year in recent years. Its lack of top-state concentration suggests sporadic usage across the country. Jolin's appeal lies in its simple, melodic sound and its kinship with popular -lin ending names like Madelyn and Evelyn, though it remains a distinctive alternative to more common choices.
Jolin likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly a blend of the popular prefix Jo- (from Josephine or Joanna) and the suffix -lin (as in Evelyn or Madelyn). It may also be a variant of Jocelyn, though the exact derivation is unclear. The name gained modest attention in the United States starting in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jolie
Sibling names for Jolin
Names that share Jolin's style, for a brother or sister.
