How Many People Are Named Jolynn?
Complete statistics for the name Jolynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jolynn is a very rare female name, with only 4,236 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 77,907 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1962 with 107 births, but it's still going strong with a fairly even age distribution.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 4,603 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: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jolynn Through the Generations
Jolynn has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the generations. It reached its peak in 1962 with 107 births, but since then, it's slowly declined. Today, there are 4,236 people named Jolynn in the US, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it's still held dear by many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jolynn's American roots
📄 About the Name Jolynn
How Many People Have the Name Jolynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,236 people in the United States currently share the name Jolynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 77,907 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jolynn a Common or Rare Name?
Jolynn 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 Jolynn Mean?
Jolynn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jolynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jolynn Most Popular?
The name Jolynn reached peak popularity in 1962, with 107 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 Jolynn?
Approximately 4,236 people named Jolynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,603. That works out to roughly 1 in 77,907 Americans.
Is Jolynn a rare name?
Jolynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 77,907 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jolynn mean?
Jolynn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Jolynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jolynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Jolynn most popular?
Jolynn peaked in 1962 with 107 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.