Jolynn
Every Jolynn since 1935 — 4,620 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jolynn
Jolynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,668 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 4,620 American babies have been named Jolynn. Its peak came in 1962, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Jolynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jolynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,668 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,270 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,643 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,720 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,553 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,604 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,584 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,080 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,662 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,913 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,505 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,348 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,534 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,289 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,188 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,339 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,385 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,612 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,403 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,439 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,548 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,902 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,972 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,357 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,072 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,769 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,047 |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,498 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,842 |
| 1980 | 84 | #1,450 |
| 1975 | 98 | #1,181 |
| 1970 | 101 | #1,148 |
| 1965 | 92 | #1,092 |
| 1960 | 99 | #1,084 |
| 1955 | 49 | #1,453 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,810 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,909 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,846 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,979 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jolynn in 2025?
Jolynn ranked #6,668 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jolynn?
4,620 babies have been named Jolynn in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jolynn most popular?
Jolynn peaked in 1962, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Jolynn a boy or girl name?
Jolynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jolynn rising or falling?
Jolynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.