How Many People Are Named Joleen?
Complete statistics for the name Joleen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joleen is a rare female name, with only 5,839 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 56,516 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974 but has since seen a steady decline, with most people named Joleen now being over 52 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 6,649 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joleen Through the Generations
Joleen has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the generations. Born out of the mid-20th century, it reached its peak in 1974 with 187 births, but since then, its usage has steadily declined. Today, the majority of those named Joleen are in their 50s, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating a diverse age range among its bearers. This distribution suggests that while Joleen isn't as popular as it once was, it remains a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joleen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Joleen
How Many People Have the Name Joleen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,839 people in the United States currently share the name Joleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,516 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joleen a Common or Rare Name?
Joleen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Joleen Mean?
Joleen means "creative variant of Joanne" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Joleen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Joleen Most Popular?
The name Joleen reached peak popularity in 1974, with 187 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Joleen?
Approximately 5,839 people named Joleen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,649. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,516 Americans.
Is Joleen a rare name?
Joleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,516 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joleen mean?
Joleen means "creative variant of Joanne" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Joleen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Joleen are male and 100% are female.
When was Joleen most popular?
Joleen peaked in 1974 with 187 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.