Baby name
REVIVING
🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Jolene
/jo · LEEN/
Meaning
“Unknown”
20th-century American invention combining Jo with the suffix -lene; Dolly Parton's 1973 recording turned it into a cultural touchstone with haunting resonance.
Nicknames
jo
Vibe
warm
How it ages.
Vintage Americana with genuine staying power thanks to pop culture lift.
The cultural moment.
Revived in the United Kingdom and United States from around 2015 onward, riding country and retro music interest.