Jolene

Meaning of Jolene

Jolene is a modern name, likely a combination of the names Jo and Eileen. It doesn't have a deep historical meaning, but is often considered pretty and feminine.

Jolene has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jolene

Jolene has cooled off, slipping to #666 in 2025, down from a peak of #450 in 2019.

Notable people named Jolene

• Jolene Blalock
  Actress (Star Trek: Enterprise)
• Jolene Purdy
  Actress (Orange Is the New Black)
• Jolene Brand
  Actress
• Jolene Ivey
  Politician
• Jolene Watanabe-Giltz
  Tennis player

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Questions about the name Jolene

What does the name Jolene mean?

Jolene means jolene is a modern name, likely a combination of the names jo and eileen. it doesn't have a deep historical meaning, but is often considered pretty and feminine, and it comes from American origins.

Is Jolene a boy's or a girl's name?

Jolene is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jolene?

In 2025, Jolene ranked #666 for girls, down from #608 the year before.

When was Jolene most popular?

Jolene peaked at #450 in 2019.