Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Joline since 1918
Babies named Joline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 168 |
| 1930s | 224 |
| 1940s | 206 |
| 1950s | 313 |
| 1960s | 271 |
| 1970s | 256 |
| 1980s | 279 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Joline is a feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1918. It reached its highest usage in 1928, when it was most often given to baby girls. Since around 1985, the name has been on a declining trajectory, and it does not currently appear in the top 1000 names. Joline is a variant of Jolene, which shares the same Hebrew root as John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has never been associated with any top states, but it enjoyed modest popularity during the 1920s.
Joline is a feminine variant of Jolene, itself a combination of Jo (from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious') and the suffix -lene. It emerged in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, likely influenced by names like Pauline and Eileen. Its usage peaked in the late 1920s and has since declined.
“Joline” around the world
Where Joline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Joli, Line
Sibling names for Joline
Names that share Joline's style, for a brother or sister.
