The baby name Jolene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-LEEN (IPA: /dʒoʊˈliːn/).
Jolene is English in Origin.
The baby name Jolene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-LEEN (IPA: /dʒoʊˈliːn/).
Jolene is English in Origin.
Jolene is a modern English given name formed by combining the familiar Jo (short for Josephine, Joanna, or Joan) with the lyrical suffix -lene/-leen. As a coinage rather than a traditional appellation, it has no single inherited meaning; instead, its sense is often taken from its Jo- roots: Joseph/Josephine (“he will add, increase”) or Joanna/Joan (“Yahweh is gracious”). The -lene ending parallels forms like Eileen and Marlene, lending a softly elongated sound.
The name circulated in the United States by the mid-20th century and saw a dramatic rise after Dolly Parton's 1973 hit "Jolene," which cemented it in popular culture and prompted wider adoption abroad. Usage has waxed and waned since, with modest revivals in recent decades. Variants include Joleen, Joline, Jolena, Jolynn/Jolyn, and the accented Jolène; nicknames often shorten to Jo or Lena. The overall impression is warm, melodic, and distinctly Americana.
| Jolene Marie Rotinsulu Jolene Marie Rotinsulu is an Indonesian actress and beauty pageant titleholder, best known for her role in the Indonesian film industry. She gained significant attention after winning the title of Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2019, which led her to represent Indonesia at the Miss International 2019 pageant. | Jolene Blalock Jolene Blalock is an American actress best known for her role as T'Pol in the television series Star Trek: Enterprise. Born in 1975, she gained recognition for her portrayal of the Vulcan officer, which became a fan favorite. Besides her work on Star Trek, she appeared in films like Slow Burn and Shadow Puppets. | Jolene Purdy Jolene Purdy is an American actor best known for her role as Cherita Chen in the cult classic film Donnie Darko. She has also appeared in popular TV series like Orange Is the New Black and WandaVision. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2023 | #1 | — | 897 |
| Germany | Girls | 2017 | #1 | — | 431 |
| HT | Girls | 0 | #23 | 1 | 950 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #100 | 4 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #138 | 14 | 3,773 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #150 | 2 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #168 | 12 | 1,568 |
| SG | 0 | #168 | 105 | 11,010 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #188 | 602 | 18,916 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #196 | 29 | 7,146 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #244 | 42 | 2,795 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #259 | 5 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #272 | 7 | 7,507 |
| ZA | 0 | #275 | 174 | 14,421 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #280 | 2,228 | 25,928 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #284 | 6 | 8,139 |
| MY | 0 | #298 | 33 | 12,352 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #351 | 9 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #351 | 7 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #390 | 5 | 3,215 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #480 | 493 | 8,487 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #517 | 16 | 11,342 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #540 | 14 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #541 | 7 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #575 | 41 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #640 | 6 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #725 | 14 | 3,895 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #744 | 256 | 24,821 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #775 | 12 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #799 | 40 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #900 | 56 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #908 | 8 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #988 | 5 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,154 | 25 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jolene is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:
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