Jolie
From French joli (feminine jolie).
Every Jolie since 1947 — 14,099 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jolie
Jolie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,030 in 2025 with 243 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 14,099 American babies have been named Jolie. Its peak came in 2008, when 546 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jolie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jolie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 243 | #1,030 |
| 2024 | 294 | #902 |
| 2023 | 295 | #905 |
| 2022 | 358 | #790 |
| 2021 | 389 | #735 |
| 2020 | 389 | #716 |
| 2019 | 401 | #712 |
| 2018 | 415 | #702 |
| 2017 | 438 | #671 |
| 2016 | 433 | #677 |
| 2015 | 376 | #753 |
| 2014 | 355 | #792 |
| 2013 | 353 | #772 |
| 2012 | 354 | #776 |
| 2011 | 369 | #749 |
| 2010 | 407 | #702 |
| 2009 | 434 | #672 |
| 2008 | 546 | #564 |
| 2007 | 520 | #579 |
| 2006 | 477 | #613 |
| 2005 | 457 | #618 |
| 2004 | 440 | #621 |
| 2003 | 377 | #692 |
| 2002 | 412 | #620 |
| 2001 | 385 | #655 |
| 2000 | 276 | #820 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,320 |
| 1990 | 70 | #1,960 |
| 1985 | 54 | #2,005 |
| 1980 | 94 | #1,346 |
| 1975 | 120 | #1,009 |
| 1970 | 177 | #790 |
| 1965 | 48 | #1,628 |
| 1960 | 46 | #1,663 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,782 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,883 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jolie mean?
From French joli (feminine jolie).
How popular is the name Jolie in 2025?
Jolie ranked #1,030 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 243 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jolie?
14,099 babies have been named Jolie in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jolie most popular?
Jolie peaked in 2008, when 546 newborns received the name.
Is Jolie a boy or girl name?
Jolie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jolie rising or falling?
Jolie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.