How Many People Are Named Jolie?

Complete statistics for the name Jolie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jolie
Very Rare
French

Jolie means 'pretty' in French and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 24,384 Americans having it. There are around 13,533 people named Jolie living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 74% are under 30.

~395
Living in US
1 in 839,112
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pretty
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Charming Confident
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,533
Worldwide Bearers
#3,704
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
411
🇳🇱 Netherlands
397
🇮🇶 Iraq
266
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
228
🇰🇼 Kuwait
228
🇧🇷 Brazil
224
🇲🇱 Mali
221
🇻🇳 Vietnam
197
🇨🇳 China
163

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
13,533 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
10,309
Would be under 30 (74%)
2,899
Would be 30–60 (21%)
647
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 13,855 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jolie Through the Generations

Jolie peaked in popularity in 2008 with 546 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the majority of people named Jolie are under 30, with 10,309 individuals falling into this age bracket. The name has been slowly declining in usage, indicating that while it remains popular among younger generations, it's not as trendy as it once was.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,887
Texas 1,292
New York 1,185
Louisiana 938
Florida 747
Illinois 367
New Jersey 342
Georgia 334
Pennsylvania 284
Michigan 283

⭐ Famous People Named Jolie

Jolie is a female given name of French origin, and its meaning is 'pretty'. The name derives from the French word joli, from Old French jolif, which in turn derives from the Latin gaudēre meaning 'to enjoy'. It is occasionally spelled as Jolee or Joli. It is also a matronymic surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Jolie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jolie's French roots

📄 About the Name Jolie

How Many People Have the Name Jolie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 395 people in the United States currently share the name Jolie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 839,112 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jolie a Common or Rare Name?

Jolie 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 Jolie Mean?

Jolie means "pretty" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jolie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jolie Most Popular?

The name Jolie reached peak popularity in 2008, with 546 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jolie?

Approximately 395 people named Jolie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 395. That works out to roughly 1 in 839,112 Americans.

Is Jolie a rare name?

Jolie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 839,112 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jolie mean?

Jolie means "pretty" and comes from French origins.

Is Jolie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jolie are male and 100% are female.

When was Jolie most popular?

Jolie peaked in 2008 with 546 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US395
All-Time Births395
1 in X1 in 839,112
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2008
World Rank#3,704
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.