Declining since 2007, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Jolina since 1970
Babies named Jolina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 337 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Jolina is a modern, melodious name that emerged in the United States in 1970 and saw modest use during the 1990s and 2000s. Its popularity peaked in 2007, after which it entered a decline; as of 2025, it ranks 8,860 with a frequency of about 1 in 146,115 female births. The name is absent from the top state lists, indicating scattered usage rather than regional concentration. While often considered a blend of Jo and Lina, its exact origin remains uncertain, reflecting the creative nature of modern English coinages. Jolina carries a contemporary feel and fits alongside other sweet, feminine names of similar style.
Jolina appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular prefix Jo- (from names like Josephine or Jolene) with the feminine suffix -lina. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1970 and rose in use during the 1990s and 2000s, following the trend of melodic, multi-syllable feminine names. Its exact derivation is uncertain and it has no established historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joli, Lina
Sibling names for Jolina
Names that share Jolina's style, for a brother or sister.
