NAME PROFILE
Jolyn
A surname of Old French origin meaning wool-carder or shearer; it describes a hardworking individual with a meticulous nature and a creative spirit for crafting something new.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,984 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1952 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 48%UT — 33%TX — 11%PA — 4%OH — 4%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
CardyDellDelly
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