Jolean is an intriguing, lesser-known given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French ' Jouel,' which means 'jewel.' This moniker offers a unique alternative to more common names like Joy or Jewel, yet still conveys a similar sense of preciousness and beauty. Jenean is often associated with it as a variant spelling.
The name Jolean experienced a surge in popularity between the late 1970s and early 1980s, with peaks in 1976 (14 births) and 1980 (16 births). However, it has since become quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year after 2003. The total number of births recorded is 257 over the period shown.