The nameYolene

Yolene is a French girl's name, given steadily but discreetly in the 20th century.

Meaning

Its origin is debated. It is often linked to Yolanda.

Origin

French.

History

First given in the late 1920s, Yolene peaked in the mid 1950s, came back in the 1980s and 1990s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Yolene

Yolene in France

1956peak year (50 births)
1,255babies named Yolene in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Yolene was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 320 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Yolene. Its rise began around 1927, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Yolene in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yolene mean?

Its origin is debated. It is often linked to Yolanda.

What is the origin of the name Yolene?

French.

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

Yolene is a girl's name.