Rising since 2015, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Jolyne since 1934
Babies named Jolyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Jolyne is a modern, distinctly American name that emerged as a spelling variant of Jolene or Joleen. First recorded in 1934, it remained rare for decades but has seen a notable rise since 2015, reaching its peak rank in 2023 at 4,987. Currently, approximately 1 in 61,818 girls are named Jolyne, reflecting its niche but growing appeal. The name is most popular in California, and its trajectory suggests continued modest growth as parents seek familiar but non-traditional names ending in the popular -lynn sound.
Jolyne is a modern coinage, likely a respelling of Jolene or Joleen, which themselves are combinations of the prefix Jo- and the popular suffix -lynn or -lene. The name Jo- derives from the feminine form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add' in Hebrew, but the overall name carries no inherent meaning. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1934 and saw a resurgence starting in 2015.
Where Jolyne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jolyne” around the world
Where Jolyne 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, Jolie, Lynnie
Sibling names for Jolyne
Names that share Jolyne's style, for a brother or sister.
