Jolie
Jolie is a girls' name of French origin meaning “pretty, beautiful.” Directly meaning 'pretty' in French, Jolie is a name of unabashed beauty.
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how do you pronounce Jolie?
zhoh-LEE
where does the name Jolie come from?
From the French joli, pretty, from the Old French jolif and ultimately the Latin gaudēre, to enjoy.
While it has become globally recognizable through actress Angelina Jolie, it has independent roots as a French given name. It feels fresh, modern, and effortlessly chic.
how popular is this name?
Jolie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 32 years since 1968, and fell outside it for 25. It peaked at #563 in 2008, and ranked #901 in 2024.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #901 |
| 2023 | #905 |
| 2022 | #789 |
| 2021 | #732 |
| 2020 | #716 |
| 2019 | #711 |
| 2018 | #700 |
| 2017 | #671 |
| 2016 | #675 |
| 2015 | #752 |
| 2010 | #700 |
| 2008 | #563 |
| 2000 | #818 |
| 1970 | #789 |
| 1968 | #879 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jolie fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Jolie
It is occasionally spelled Jolee or Joli, and Jolie is also a French matronymic surname.
who are famous people named Jolie?
- Angelina Jolie (actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian)
- Jolie Holland (American singer-songwriter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Jolie?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Jolie?
what names go well with Jolie?
Sibling names that share Jolie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Jolie
What does the name Jolie mean?
Jolie means “pretty, beautiful”.
What is the origin of the name Jolie?
Jolie comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Jolee and Joli.
How popular is the name Jolie?
Jolie ranked #901 in the US in 2024, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2008, at #563, and it has spent 32 years in the top 1,000 since 1968.
Is Jolie a boy or girl name?
Jolie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Jolie?
Jolie is pronounced zhoh-LEE, with 2 syllables.
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