Jolie Girl

Popularity: #707 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: pretty; English: joyful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jolie has its roots in the French language, derived from the word "joli," which means "pretty" or "nice." This term can be traced back to the Latin word "jucundus," meaning "pleasant" or "agreeable." The transition from Latin to Old French saw the evolution of the term into forms that emphasized beauty and charm, ultimately leading to its modern usage in French as Jolie. The name entered the English language primarily through cultural exchanges and the influence of French literature and art, particularly during the periods of the Norman Conquest and the Renaissance, when French culture significantly impacted English society.

Historically, the name Jolie does not have specific notable figures associated with it, unlike some other names that have biblical or royal ties. However, its association with beauty and charm has made it a favored choice in various artistic and literary contexts.

The name's aesthetic appeal aligns with the romantic ideals prevalent in French literature, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries, when names reflecting beauty and elegance gained popularity. The name has also been used in various artistic works, contributing to its cultural resonance.

Culturally, Jolie symbolizes grace and attractiveness, often evoking images of beauty in both personal and artistic expressions. The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as "Jolie" itself being used affectionately.

Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its positive connotations and the universal appreciation for beauty across cultures. As a name, Jolie encapsulates a sense of charm and elegance, making it a timeless choice that resonates with the ideals of beauty and grace.

Famous people named Jolie

In this section, you will find notable people named Jolie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jolie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jolie Holland is a singer-songwriter best known for Catalpa, Escondida, and Prowl Great Cain.

Sibling suggestions

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

JulietJasmineJocelynJoyJade

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jolie. 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.

JosieJodieJunaJasmineJovitaJovialJovanna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jolie was first seen in the United States in 1947.

Jolie has ranked as high as #1062 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Louisiana, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jolie 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 Jolie 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 Jolie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 243 243
2024 294 294
2023 295 295
2022 358 358
2021 389 389
2020 389 389
2019 401 401
2018 415 415
2017 438 438
2016 433 433
2015 376 376
2014 355 355
2013 353 353
2012 354 354
2011 369 369
2010 407 407
2009 434 434
2008 546 546
2007 520 520
2006 477 477
2005 457 457
2004 440 440
2003 377 377
2002 412 412
2001 385 385
2000 276 276
1999 152 152
1998 109 109
1997 99 99
1996 88 88
1995 57 57
1994 46 46
1993 58 58
1992 60 60
1991 65 65
1990 70 70
1989 64 64
1988 68 68
1987 55 55
1986 66 66
1985 54 54
1984 67 67
1983 69 69
1982 83 83
1981 94 94
1980 94 94
1979 90 90
1978 100 100
1977 113 113
1976 116 116
1975 120 120
1974 146 146
1973 120 120
1972 133 133
1971 171 171
1970 177 177
1969 167 167
1968 137 137
1967 80 80
1966 71 71
1965 48 48
1964 56 56
1963 49 49
1962 44 44
1961 43 43
1960 46 46
1959 37 37
1958 51 51
1957 46 46
1956 38 38
1955 35 35
1954 37 37
1953 28 28
1952 22 22
1951 19 19
1950 26 26
1949 6 6
1948 9 9
1947 7 7

Top States for Jolie (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
CA 38
16%
TX 31
13%
FL 23
10%
LA 23
10%
NY 15
6%
MI 14
6%
NC 14
6%
MN 10
4%
MA 8
3%
AZ 7
3%
GA 6
3%
OH 6
3%
OK 6
3%
OR 5
2%
PA 5
2%
CO 5
2%
WI 5
2%
NJ 5
2%
IA 5
2%
IL 5
2%