Jolyne
Feminine name of French origin meaning "pretty violet-colored stone".
Name Census estimates that about 313 living Americans carry the first name Jolyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jolyne today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jolyne births was 2023 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jolyne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
313
~ 1 in 1,095,062 Americans
Peak year
2023
39 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,141
Tracked since 1934
Census
Jolyne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 313 people with the first name Jolyne, which placed it at #28,614 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,614
National first-name rank
People counted
313
313 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
66.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jolyne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jolyne is White at 66.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jolyne described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jolyne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.1% · 207
- Hispanic or Latino14.4% · 45
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.9% · 28
- Black or African American6.1% · 19
- Two or more races2.9% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 5
Popularity
Jolyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jolyne from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 138 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jolyne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jolyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jolynes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Jolyne, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jolyne
Jolyne is a given name with origins in the English language, emerging during the late 19th century as a feminized variant of the masculine name Joline. The name is believed to be derived from the French name Jolaine, which itself comes from the Old French word "jolif," meaning "pretty" or "attractive."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jolyne can be traced back to the late 1800s in England, where it was likely influenced by the popularity of similar names such as Josephine and Jacqueline. While the name did not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained traction as a unique and melodic alternative to more traditional English names.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jolyne was Jolyne Roylance, an English actress born in 1888. She had a successful career on the stage in the early 20th century, appearing in various productions in London's West End theaters.
Another notable figure with the name Jolyne was Jolyne Cormier, a Canadian artist born in 1920. She was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for her vibrant abstract works that captured the beauty of nature. Her art was widely exhibited throughout Canada and gained international recognition.
In the field of literature, Jolyne Hinton was an American author born in 1935. She wrote several acclaimed novels and short story collections, exploring themes of family, identity, and the human condition. Her work received critical acclaim and earned her numerous literary awards.
Jolyne Carr, born in 1949, was a pioneering figure in the world of sports journalism. As one of the first female sports reporters in the United States, she paved the way for women in a predominantly male-dominated field. Her career spanned several decades, covering major sporting events and breaking down barriers for future generations of female journalists.
Lastly, Jolyne Carsmires, born in 1962, was a renowned environmentalist and conservationist. She dedicated her life to protecting endangered species and advocating for sustainable practices. Her work with various environmental organizations and her tireless efforts to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our planet's ecosystems have left a lasting impact.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have contributed to the rich history and legacy of the name Jolyne, showcasing its versatility and the diverse paths those who bear it have taken.
People
Jolyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jolyne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jolyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jolyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jolyne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,095,062 US residents.
Is Jolyne a common name?
We classify Jolyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jolyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Jolyne was 2023, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jolyne is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jolyne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 313 people with the name Jolyne, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,614 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jolyne in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jolyne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jolyne leans strongly female. 305 people counted with this name were female (97.8%), compared with 7 male bearers (2.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jolyne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jolyne is White at 66.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jolyne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Jolyne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.1% (207 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jolyne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jolyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jolyne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jolyne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jolyne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jolyne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Jolyne?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jolyne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.