Jolly Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOL-ee / /ˈdʒɒli/English; Latin
Meaning
English: cheerful; Latin: joyful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jolly is derived from the English word meaning cheerful or happy. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, often associated with a light-hearted personality. The Latin root relates to joyfulness, further emphasizing the positive connotations of the name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jollie
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jolly was first seen in the United States in 1891. Jolly has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jolly has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jolly
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |