Joleen
Every Joleen since 1925 — 6,670 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joleen
Joleen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,811 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 6,670 American babies have been named Joleen. Its peak came in 1974, when 187 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joleen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joleen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,811 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,401 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,926 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,526 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,281 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,690 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,884 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,240 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,958 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,103 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,514 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,581 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,771 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,519 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,488 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,767 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,893 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,904 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,648 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,801 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,417 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,971 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,950 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,674 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,481 |
| 1995 | 49 | #2,566 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,583 |
| 1985 | 86 | #1,450 |
| 1980 | 145 | #1,007 |
| 1975 | 161 | #837 |
| 1970 | 120 | #1,032 |
| 1965 | 102 | #1,039 |
| 1960 | 124 | #961 |
| 1955 | 109 | #944 |
| 1950 | 82 | #1,011 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,389 |
| 1940 | 38 | #1,193 |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,582 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,193 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,375 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joleen in 2025?
Joleen ranked #5,811 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joleen?
6,670 babies have been named Joleen in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joleen most popular?
Joleen peaked in 1974, when 187 newborns received the name.
Is Joleen a boy or girl name?
Joleen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joleen rising or falling?
Joleen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.