Jolene
Meaning of Jolene
Jolene is a bright-eyed, American-made invention—most likely a blend of Jo (from Joanna, Josephine, or even plain-spoken Joe) and the lyrical ending -lene that swept mid-century birth certificates. Then along came Dolly Parton’s 1973 chart-topper, and the name caught fire like a sunset on the Tennessee hills, vaulting up the popularity lists before drifting into a gentle lull and, lately, staging a confident comeback. Today Jolene feels equal parts porch-swing sweet and steel-string strong: she conjures images of a free-spirited girl in cowboy boots who can braid wildflowers into her hair one minute and negotiate playground politics the next. Parents love that Jolene sounds familiar yet uncommon, vintage yet vivacious, and carries the soulful twang of country music without being pigeonholed. In short, it’s a name with roots in American storytelling—warm, melodic, and ready for a new verse.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as joh-LEEN (/dʒoʊˈlin/)
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Notable People Named Jolene
| Jolene Marie Rotinsulu - Jolene Marie Cholock-Rotinsulu, an Indonesian-American beauty queen and disability rights activist, won Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2019 and placed Top 8 at Miss International 2019, continuing Indonesia's four-year placement streak. |
| Jolene Unsoeld was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Washington's 3rd district from 1989 to 1995, known for championing environmental and feminist causes. |
| Jolene Blalock is an American actress and model, best known for her role as T'Pol on Star Trek: Enterprise. |
| Jolene Ivey is a Democratic politician who has served on the Prince George's County Council since 2018, including as its president, after previously being a Maryland House of Delegates member. |
| Jolene Purdy is an American actress best known for her roles in Donnie Darko, Orange Is The New Black, and WandaVision. |
