Jolena
Every Jolena since 1949 — 1,167 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jolena
Jolena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,589 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 1,167 American babies have been named Jolena. Its peak came in 1982, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jolena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jolena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,589 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,219 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,924 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,441 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,828 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,375 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,520 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,154 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,865 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,068 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,128 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,824 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,196 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,627 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,446 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,910 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,787 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,074 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,795 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,625 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,416 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,837 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,765 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,763 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,613 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,967 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,094 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,962 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,488 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,552 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,909 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,127 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,516 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,943 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,489 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,651 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jolena in 2025?
Jolena ranked #8,589 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jolena?
1,167 babies have been named Jolena in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jolena most popular?
Jolena peaked in 1982, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Jolena a boy or girl name?
Jolena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jolena rising or falling?
Jolena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.