Jolee Girl

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JO-lee //ˈdʒoʊli//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: Pretty; French: Joyful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jolee is a modern variant of the name Jolie, which has its roots in the French language. The French word "joli" translates to "pretty" or "nice," deriving from the Latin word "jucundus," meaning "pleasant" or "delightful." This etymological journey highlights the name's association with beauty and charm, reflecting the aesthetic values of French culture.

The transition into English occurred through the adoption of French names and words during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which significantly influenced the English language and naming conventions. Historically, the name Jolie gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly through its use in literature and film.

While Jolee itself is a more contemporary adaptation, the roots of the name can be traced back to various cultural references that celebrate beauty and grace. The name Jolie has been borne by notable figures, including the actress Angelina Jolie, which has contributed to its recognition in popular culture.

However, the specific form Jolee appears to be a more recent creation, likely influenced by the trend of modifying traditional names to create unique variations. Culturally, names like Jolee resonate with themes of femininity and aesthetic appeal, often associated with positive attributes such as kindness and charm.

The name's phonetic structure, with its soft consonants and vowels, enhances its lyrical quality, making it appealing in various cultural contexts. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jo or Lee may be used affectionately, further embedding the name within familial and social traditions.

Overall, Jolee reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, embodying the enduring human appreciation for beauty in names.

Fictional characters named Jolee

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Jolee Bindo is a fictional character from the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He is a wise and humorous Jedi who serves as a mentor to the player character.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jolee, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJulietJennaJoyJessicaJordan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jolee. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JolieJoelleJosieJodieJasmineJovitaJovialJovanny

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jolee was first seen in the United States in 1939.

Jolee has ranked as high as #2542 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Louisiana, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Jolee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jolee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jolee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jolee.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 65 65
2024 76 76
2023 82 82
2022 91 91
2021 98 98
2020 130 130
2019 132 132
2018 138 138
2017 161 161
2016 137 137
2015 105 105
2014 95 95
2013 94 94
2012 125 125
2011 111 111
2010 109 109
2009 122 122
2008 127 127
2007 116 116
2006 130 130
2005 117 117
2004 106 106
2003 73 73
2002 90 90
2001 83 83
2000 53 53
1999 39 39
1998 42 42
1997 42 42
1996 30 30
1995 18 18
1994 21 21
1993 27 27
1992 23 23
1991 19 19
1990 15 15
1989 21 21
1988 22 22
1987 20 20
1986 22 22
1985 19 19
1984 25 25
1983 20 20
1982 21 21
1981 24 24
1980 21 21
1979 20 20
1978 20 20
1977 23 23
1976 22 22
1975 20 20
1974 40 40
1973 23 23
1972 33 33
1971 29 29
1970 36 36
1969 37 37
1968 33 33
1967 17 17
1966 14 14
1965 11 11
1964 16 16
1963 18 18
1962 14 14
1961 23 23
1960 12 12
1959 8 8
1958 20 20
1957 22 22
1956 20 20
1955 16 16
1954 12 12
1953 14 14
1952 9 9
1951 11 11
1950 11 11
1949 10 10
1948 8 8
1947 6 6
1941 7 7
1939 5 5

Top States for Jolee (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 13
57%
CA 5
22%
FL 5
22%