Jolien
Meaning: Youthful, soft-haired
Origin: Dutch/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Netherlands: #292
Total births: 2,252
History: Jolien is a Dutch form of Jolene or a variant of Juliana, from Latin meaning youthful.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #100 |
| Babies named Jolien in 2014 | 65 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 2,252 |
| Peak year | 1987 (112 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #50 |
| Years in records | 1945–2014 (58 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 90 spots |
Frequently asked about Jolien
What does the name Jolien mean?
Jolien means “Youthful, soft-haired” from Dutch/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Jolien?
Jolien has Dutch/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Youthful, soft-haired”.
How popular is Jolien in the Netherlands?
Jolien ranked #100 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 65 babies that year.
When was Jolien most popular?
Jolien peaked in 1987 with 112 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Jolien a boy or girl name?
Jolien is predominantly a girls' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Joliens in registered births are female.
Is the name Jolien rising or falling in popularity?
Jolien has risen 90 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the Netherlands — from #190 in 2009 to #100 in 2014.
How long has Jolien been recorded in the Netherlands?
Jolien appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 58 years — from 1945 through 2014.