Total births
1,167
Girls' name · since 1949
Jolena
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 1,167 babies named Jolena, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9057
- among girls today
- 1,167
- born since 1949
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Jolena is the #9057 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,167 recorded since 1949.
Social Security Administration records show Jolena recorded 1,167 times among girls since 1949, holding rank #9057 nationally today, ahead of 49% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2025.
- #9057 among girls today
- 1,167 born since 1949
- 2000s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jolena is currently the #9057 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 1,167 born since 1949, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9057
- among girls today
- 1,167
- born since 1949
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Jolena vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9057
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Jolena was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
34 babies were named Jolena in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
How Jolena compares
1,167 Top 29% higher than 71% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jolena's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jolena | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,167 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jolena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jolena's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jolena at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1982
Current rank
#9,057
Active since
1949
Jolena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2025
- Peak year (1982)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Jolena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jolena's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Jolena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
- 1960s 91
1960s
91 births
- 1970s
1970s
193 births
- 1980s
1980s
188 births
- 1990s
1990s
135 births
- 2000s
2000s
235 births
- 2010s
2010s
209 births
- 2020s 80
2020s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 235 births (20% of all-time use).
How Jolena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jolena's total volume
Jolena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jolena by state
Where Jolena concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Jolena's total US births 2.5%
Even split
29 of 1,167 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jolena? ▼
1,167 babies have been named Jolena since 1949. It currently ranks #9057 among girls. The peak year was 1982 with 34 births.
When was Jolena most popular? ▼
Jolena was most popular in the 2000s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Jolena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jolena are California (29 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Jolena been used? ▼
Records for Jolena go back to 1949, giving 77 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jolena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jolene, Jolie, Joleen, Jolynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jolena's data
- Jolena's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (235 total births) through the 2020s (80) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jolenas (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jolena
Nearby Names Like Jolena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jolena
Jolene Girl
#603 36,224 births
Jolie Girl
#901 14,099 births
Joleen Girl
#7304 6,670 births
Jolynn Girl
#6206 4,620 births
Jolee Girl
#2395 3,897 births
Compare Jolena side by side: Jolena vs Jolene Jolena vs Jolie Jolena vs Joleen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jolena
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jolena: #9057 Girls' Name - 1,167 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jolena. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jolena draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.