Jolin
Every Jolin since 1961 — 472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jolin
Jolin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1961, 472 American babies have been named Jolin — about 90% girls and 10% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jolin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jolin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,366 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,926 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,372 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,863 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,597 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,956 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,031 | 5 | #13,176 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,774 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,201 | 8 | #9,138 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,464 | 12 | #6,842 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,352 | 11 | #7,270 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,988 | — | — |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,434 | — | — |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,492 | 5 | #13,216 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,861 | — | — |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,947 | — | — |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,983 | — | — |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,016 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,348 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,838 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,692 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,616 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,494 | 6 | #9,869 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,761 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,547 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jolin
- Jolin Tsai Musician · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jolin in 2025?
Jolin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jolin?
472 babies have been named Jolin in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jolin most popular?
Jolin peaked in 2013, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Jolin a boy or girl name?
Jolin is used for both: about 90% of babies named Jolin have been girls and 10% boys.
Is the name Jolin rising or falling?
Jolin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jolin?
Well-known people named Jolin include Jolin Tsai (musician).