How Many People Are Named Jolena?
Complete statistics for the name Jolena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jolena is a very rare female name, with only 1,116 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 295,623 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of Jolenas are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,155 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jolena Through the Generations
Jolena has seen its peak popularity in 1982 when 34 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, but still holds a special place among those born in the '80s and '90s. Today, the average Jolena is 33 years old, with a significant portion of the group being under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jolena's American roots
📄 About the Name Jolena
How Many People Have the Name Jolena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,116 people in the United States currently share the name Jolena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 295,623 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jolena a Common or Rare Name?
Jolena 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 Jolena Mean?
Jolena means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jolena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jolena Most Popular?
The name Jolena reached peak popularity in 1982, with 34 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 Jolena?
Approximately 1,116 people named Jolena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 295,623 Americans.
Is Jolena a rare name?
Jolena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 295,623 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jolena mean?
Jolena means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Jolena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jolena are male and 100% are female.
When was Jolena most popular?
Jolena peaked in 1982 with 34 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.