Joline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Joline originates from French and is a diminutive of Jolene, which derives from Josephine. Its meaning is 'God will add.' The name has evolved through historical forms from Josephine to Jolene and finally to Joline. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly influenced by popular culture. Joline is viewed as a graceful and charming name, with variants such as Jolene and Jo.
The name Joline is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Joline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Joline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4171st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1687th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1992nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2827th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4437th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7788th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joline"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈliːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Joline is a diminutive form of the name Jolene, which itself is derived from the name Josephine, rooted in the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'God will add.'
Meaning
God will add
Language Evolution
Josephine, Jolene, Joline
Historical Usage
Joline gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly after the release of the song 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton in 1973.
Variants & Derivatives
Jolene, Jo, Joey
Modern Popularity & Image
Joline is perceived as a modern and feminine name, often associated with grace and charm.
Famous People
Joline Godfrey, an author and entrepreneur, Joline Van Dyke, a competitive swimmer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Joline"
"Joline" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4171st of 9107 | 85 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1687th of 9204 | 419 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1992nd of 12526 | 570 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2827th of 19264 | 410 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4437th of 27321 | 328 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7788th of 35406 | 228 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11357th of 30306 | 96 |
Regional Popularity of "Joline" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Joline" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
62.60% 974th/1556 |
86.40% 2033rd/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
45.39% 1103rd/2430 |
- |
88.07% 2444th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
66.75% 2325th/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
- |
53.57% 3384th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- |
61.32% 4576th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
74.49% 4675th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.