Find out how popular the first name Joleen has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Joleen by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Joleen is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 27 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Joleen.

The history of the first name Joleen

The given name Joleen has its roots in the English language, derived from the combination of the French name Jolene and the English name Joleen. The name first appeared in the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Jolene is believed to have originated from the French word "joli," meaning "pretty" or "lovely." It was a popular name in France during the Middle Ages and later spread to other parts of Europe and the English-speaking world. Joleen, on the other hand, is a variation of the name Jolene, incorporating the English suffix "-een," which was commonly used to create diminutive forms of names.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joleen can be found in the 1920s, although it remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century. Some notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Joleen include:

1. Joleen Baughman (1926-2008), an American actress and model who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
2. Joleen Hausfeld (born 1950), an American author and educator known for her work in children's literature.
3. Joleen Teed (born 1962), a Canadian playwright and screenwriter who has written for various television shows and films.
4. Joleen Diaz (born 1972), an American artist and photographer acclaimed for her portraits and landscape photography.
5. Joleen Crickard (born 1978), an American basketball coach and former player who won multiple championships during her college and professional career.

While the name Joleen does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be traced back to the French and English languages, reflecting the cultural exchange and influences between these two linguistic traditions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Joleen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Joleen, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!