Joline Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jo-LEEN //dʒoʊˈliːn//

Origin: French; Dutch

Meaning: French: youthful; Dutch: God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Joline is derived from the French name Jolène, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Josephine. The etymology can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will add" or "God increases." This name was adopted into Greek as Iōsēph and then into Latin as Iosephus, eventually making its way into Old French as Josse, before evolving into Josephine in the later medieval period.

The transition to Jolène occurred in the 20th century, with the name gaining popularity in French-speaking regions and subsequently influencing English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name Joseph has significant biblical roots, being borne by several important figures, including Joseph, the son of Jacob, who is a prominent character in the Book of Genesis.

His story, which includes themes of resilience and divine providence, has resonated through centuries, particularly in Christian traditions. The name Josephine was notably popularized by figures such as Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, further embedding the name in cultural memory.

Culturally, Joline and its variants evoke a sense of femininity and grace, often associated with the qualities of joy and beauty, as the root "jol" in French translates to "pretty" or "charming." This connection to aesthetic appeal has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. The name Jolène, and by extension Joline, also carries a lyrical quality, which has been embraced in music and literature, enhancing its cultural resonance.

While diminutive forms like Jo or Joly may be used informally, they reflect the broader tradition of affectionate naming practices that have characterized many languages.

Fictional characters named Joline

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Joline is a fictional character from the video game series Tales of Symphonia. She is a key figure in the story, known for her strong will and determination to protect her friends.

Sibling suggestions

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

JulietteJasmineJosieJennaJoy

Similar names

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

JolieJoleneJulianaJoannaJasmineJovitaJocelynJodie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joline was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Joline has ranked as high as #1610 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Maine, California, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Joline 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 Joline 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 Joline.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 5 5
2023 5 5
2022 10 10
2020 6 6
2019 11 11
2018 5 5
2017 8 8
2016 11 11
2015 10 10
2014 14 14
2013 11 11
2012 15 15
2011 12 12
2010 8 8
2009 12 12
2008 25 25
2007 21 21
2006 24 24
2005 26 26
2004 9 9
2003 14 14
2002 16 16
2001 14 14
2000 10 10
1999 7 7
1998 9 9
1997 6 6
1995 10 10
1994 13 13
1993 14 14
1992 12 12
1991 23 23
1990 18 18
1989 25 25
1988 21 21
1987 21 21
1986 22 22
1985 23 23
1984 32 32
1983 26 26
1982 36 36
1981 32 32
1980 41 41
1979 26 26
1978 27 27
1977 32 32
1976 37 37
1975 37 37
1974 45 45
1973 12 12
1972 16 16
1971 12 12
1970 12 12
1969 13 13
1968 23 23
1967 31 31
1966 24 24
1965 22 22
1964 27 27
1963 22 22
1962 27 27
1961 48 48
1960 34 34
1959 33 33
1958 29 29
1957 26 26
1956 40 40
1955 38 38
1954 36 36
1953 36 36
1952 24 24
1951 25 25
1950 26 26
1949 28 28
1948 22 22
1947 25 25
1946 24 24
1945 11 11
1944 26 26
1943 19 19
1942 25 25
1941 12 12
1940 14 14
1939 17 17
1938 12 12
1937 19 19
1936 26 26
1935 23 23
1934 26 26
1933 29 29
1932 20 20
1931 28 28
1930 24 24
1929 20 20
1928 68 68
1927 16 16
1926 23 23
1925 18 18
1924 13 13
1923 5 5
1922 5 5
1918 5 5

Top States for Joline (2015)

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 7
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