Joelene

Girl name

Joelene has been given to 1,181 babies in the U.S. since 1927. It peaked in 1975.

Meaning & origin

Variant of Jolene.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,181

Peak year

1975 (37 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1927

10-year trend

▼ -12%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Joelene — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jolenegirl

36,236 babies since 1918

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FAQ

How popular is the name Joelene?

Joelene has been given to 1,181 babies in the U.S. since 1927. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joelene peak?

Joelene peaked in 1975, when 37 babies were given the name.

Is Joelene a girl or boy name?

Joelene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Joelene are girls).

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