Unisex · #15,431 in 2026

Jole

Current Rank
#15,431
Peak Rank
#7,567 (1977)
Total Babies
53
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,567 (53 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,237 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1956
First Year
2002
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#7567
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
10
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#8237
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jole

As a girl name

Jole first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 7 Joles were born — ranking #7,567 that year. As of 2026, Jole ranks #15,431 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Joles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jole first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 5 Joles were born — ranking #8,237 that year. As of 2026, Jole ranks #8,237 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Joles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jole

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jole is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jole

What does the name Jole mean?
Jole is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jole in 2026?
In 2026, Jole ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jole most popular?
Jole reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #7,567 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Jole a unisex name?
Yes — Jole is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Joles assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jole?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jole include Damie, Denetrice, Tammyjo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jole

Jole is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Jole's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #7,567. Use the chart and map above to compare Jole's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.