The nameJolan

Jolan is a recent boy's name in France, well liked since the 2000s.

Meaning

The meaning of Jolan is debated. In Hungarian, Jolán is a girl's name close to Yolande.

Origin

Debated.

History

The name spread in France and Belgium in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Jolan

Jolan in France

1897thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2003peak year (120 births)
2,035babies named Jolan in France since 1900
060120 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jolan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 900 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Jolan. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Jolan in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.

Jolan in Belgium

1999peak year (33 births)
516babies named Jolan in Belgium since 1995
01733 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Jolan was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 246 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Jolan. Half of all babies named Jolan in Belgium were born before 2004.

Variants and related names

Jolan in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jolan mean?

The meaning of Jolan is debated. In Hungarian, Jolán is a girl's name close to Yolande.

What is the origin of the name Jolan?

Debated.

Is Jolan a girl's or a boy's name?

Jolan is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Jolan?

Variants and related names of Jolan include Yolande.